currently seeing that is severe, how do you know it s not related to the omicron? how do you know? here in the united states, where there are no confirmed cases yet of the variant, president biden insists shutdowns like what we saw early in 2020 are not needed. the president is urging americans to remain calm and for those who are unvaccinated to get their shot now. and the cdc is strengthening its booster recommendations saying all adults should get one. we have all these developments covered for you. let s begin with the new travel ban. what does it mean? it means for the next month no foreigners will be allowed into the country. japan confirmed its first case of this new omicron variant. it was detected in a man believed to be a diplomat in his 30s who traveled from namibia to