TOPSHOT - A health worker takes a nasal swab sample at a COVID-19 testing site at St. John's Well Child and Family Center, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, July 24, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. - The coronavirus pandemic hit grim new milestones July 23, with cases topping four million in the United States and three million in Europe as fresh spikes from Belgium to Tokyo to Melbourne forced new restrictions on citizens. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
How is Omicron different? Here's what you need to know
The highly contagious Omicron variant is spreading at a rapid pace across the world. Should your kids go back to school? What symptoms should you be looking for? CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen answers those questions and more so you can keep your family and yourself safe.
02:50 - Source: CNN
Stories worth watching 15 videos
TOPSHOT - A health worker takes a nasal swab sample at a COVID-19 testing site at St. John's Well Child and Family Center, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, July 24, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. - The coronavirus pandemic hit grim new milestones July 23, with cases topping four million in the United States and three million in Europe as fresh spikes from Belgium to Tokyo to Melbourne forced new restrictions on citizens. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
How is Omicron different? Here's what you need to know
02:50
Now playing
- Source: CNN
Padma Lakshmi ISO wallace
Padma Lakshmi reflects on her time as host of 'Top Chef'
01:21
Now playing
- Source: CNN
Nightcap 060823 WFH Clip Thumb
Has the tide turned against hybrid work?
02:16
Now playing
- Source: CNN
Deer In Pool 2
12-year-old springs to action when baby deer falls into pool
01:54
Now playing
- Source: CNN
nightcap cybercrime thumb
How to protect yourself from getting hacked, according to a Yale professor
01:14
Now playing
- Source: CNN
Apartment for sale
You can live in this 462-sq-ft apartment located on a bridge for $250,000
02:06
Now playing
- Source: KCAL
The Statue of Liberty is covered in haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada, in New York, U.S., June 6, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
See timelapse of NYC disappearing into cloud of wildfire smoke
00:52
Now playing
- Source: CNN
kilauea volcano 01
See the moment Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii
00:55
Now playing
- Source: CNN
AppleHeadset3
Video: See Apple's new $3,499 mixed reality headset
00:59
Now playing
- Source: CNN
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes present US President Joe Biden with a jersey during a celebration for the Kansas City Chiefs, 2023 Super Bowl champions, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 5.
NFL star draws laughter at the White House for podium prank
00:40
Now playing
- Source: CNN
Spam call phone STOCK
Text message scams are on the rise. Here's what you can do to prevent them
01:27
Now playing
- Source: CNN
ac giggle vpx
Anderson Cooper gets a surprise on live tv that makes him giggle
01:03
Now playing
- Source: CNN
dr phil ISO wallace
Dr. Phil asked if he regrets how he handled interview with Shelley Duvall
01:48
Now playing
- Source: CNN
NASA
NASA reveals findings on unidentified objects
00:45
Now playing
- Source: CNN
jay leno ISO wtcw
Jay Leno shows his new ear after accident
00:56
Now playing
- Source: CNN