D.C.-area residents were thrown into pandemic uncertainty last week as a new variant of concern sparked world-wide unease. Further, local leaders changed mask rules abruptly. This week WTOP’s John Domen shared his conversation with epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. She breaks down what’s going on with Omicron. I also talked to WTOP’s Digital Editor Scott Gelman about the shift in mask rules in D.C. and Montgomery County. He reviews the recent changes in local mandates and how it’s leading to confusion.
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