>> jim, thank you. . >> welcome to "cnn tionight," i am michael smerconish, merry christmas to all. although it does not feel like christmas. we are a step away from covid. new guidance on the cdc on how long those infected should stay isolated, not just healthcare workers, it's a big change so stay tuned for that. what a way to close out 2021 with an omicron bang. that brings me to our survey question tonight, which year do you think history will judge worse, 2020 or 2021? it's really a toss up for many of us, right? let us know your vote by going to my website, it's smer smerconish.com, we'll share the results later in the program. what will 2022 bring?