Indiana health officials wait for Omicron impact, as cases soar
By: Tim Spears
Posted: Dec 22, 2021 7:45 PM EDT

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Thousands of Hoosiers have caught COVID-19 heading into the holidays, with the Omicron variant spreading fast.
St. Joseph County Deputy Health officer Dr. Mark Fox tells ABC57 the Omicron variant now accounts for 70% of new COVID-19 cases in Indiana.
Watch the full discussion with Dr. Fox and ABC57 NightTeam anchor Tim Spears below, which includes tips to celebrate the holidays as safely as possible:
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