cases are rising so fast it s estimated more than three americans are testing positive every second. 15 states plus d.c. and puerto rico are averaging more daily cases than ever. florida shattered its state record set just yesterday. where are we right now in omicron surge nationally? we are at the very beginning, unfortunately, and likely have at least four to eight weeks before we re going to see it rise and then begin to fall again, and during that time, we are going to see covid activity in this country like we haven t seen since the beginning to have the pandemic. reporter: as pediatric hospitalizations hit a record high for the year, the f.d.a. is reportedly expected to authorize pfizer boosters for 12 to 15-year-olds early next week, and boosters for children 5 to 11 with compromised immunity. johnson & johnson released information its booster is effective in reducing hospitalizations against the omicron variant. no matter vaccination status, travelers are urged to avoid