A crisis in Corona examinations in the United States

Anthony Fauci, the White House's chief pandemic advisor, confirmed that the shortage of testing for the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) in the United States will be resolved soon, at a time when the country is witnessing an increase in cases due to the mutant Omicron.

"One of the problems at the moment is that (the tests) will not be available to everyone before January," the epidemiologist told ABC.

And he added, "But we are addressing the problem of the examinations and this matter will be corrected very soon," acknowledging that he was disappointed as a result.

On the occasion of the end of the year holidays, the United States witnessed a great demand for examinations, especially those that are performed at home.

At the same time, the number of Covid cases recorded an increase in the past seven days due to the spread of the mutated omicron.

Fauci explained that these simultaneous occurrences are partly responsible for this "huge demand" that has led to a lack of testing, and he said: "Of course we have to do a better job."

Fauci also touched on the Omicron mutant and its danger, and acknowledged that it is "quickly contagious", praising the data revealed by studies conducted in South Africa and the United Kingdom, which seem to indicate that the infections of this mutant are less serious.

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