The world is on pins and needles as we wait to see the fate of COVID-19. The pandemic has taken over our lives in a way that no one could have predicted, and it seems like every day, the news changes. Some experts are saying that we are close to the end of this epidemic, while others believe that we still have a long way to go.

In early November of this year, Omicron was identified in South Africa and Botswana. Since it was discovered, the new variant has traveled around the world, spreading faster than any other type or form of the coronavirus. In this article, we'll cover everything that is already known about Omicron and how you can keep yourself protected.

While many people have been able to work from home since March 2020, others still must go into the office –and sometimes even travel. Exposure to the virus while traveling is, of course, a great risk to this day. Here is a checklist to ensure that your travels will be as safe as can be, so you return home healthy and COVID-free!

Although over 80% of Californians have been at least partially vaccinated, we still haven't beat COVID-19 and its variants like Delta. We must abide by preventative measures to help reduce the spread of COVID, especially among the most vulnerable ones like children under 12 and older adults.

Although the CDC had previously stated that fully vaccinated individuals did not need to get tested for COVID unless they were experiencing symptoms, the latest guidelines state that vaccinated people should get tested regularly. The reason is that there has been an increasing number of vaccinated people that have contracted the virus, especially the Delta variant.