describing the situation as severe. this will be a waiver for the next few months. they're just saying you don't have to identify certain parts under the hood in order to pass the competency hood. they're not waiving anything that would really put at risk any kind of driving competence here. also on school's proper, he seemed to acknowledge that things could really get worse before they get better but here's what he said about their plans. one, doubling down on vaccination clinics in schools and testing. testing, testing. we know that has been the real stressor with the shortage of tests nationwide. here's a little bit of what he said about their plans to try and help schools when it comes to testing. >> with this surge in omicron, we recognize there's a greater need for tests. i'm pleased that half a billion tests will be making their way out in january. but we're not resting there. we're also working with states and districts to set up contracts with local labs, also.