Topics discussed today:

Omicron variant can still be deadly even though reported symptoms are more mild than previous variants. Hospitals are stretched to the max in all areas due to the influx of COVID patients. How Omicron has become highly transmissible, but exhibiting more minor symptoms overall. How COVID messaging to the public has been difficult and should be more carefully managed. Daily case count reporting and questioning. 

Listener Questions:

Determining amount of COVID variants in Oklahoma and how to know which strain you might have? 

If someone is currently sick with COVID, would getting a vaccine booster shot help reduce the symptoms? 

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