WHO released this technical brief and guide to prioritize actions for member states in January 2022.
It aims to enhance response to the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant, designated by WHO as a variant of concern on 26 November 2021. Based on the information available, the overall risk related to Omicron was identified as being very high.
The brief is divided into three main sections:
- An executive summary of key current technical information
- Current evidence on Omicron
- Priority actions for member states.
Previous versions of this technical brief are available on this link.
