omicron variant surges nationwide. this is andrea mitchell in washington. president biden will talk about the covid spread. utilizing the dproechbs duction act and talking tough. it is now making up 73% of all cases claiming the life of it s first victim. the president himself tested negative several times in the last few days after being exposed to a staffer on friday who pested positive over the weekend. they are talking about rising concerns and the epidemic. he did talk to joe manchin trying to smooth over the blast