What they’re saying: “Our booster vaccine regimens work against Omicron. At this point, there is no need for a variant-specific booster,” Fauci said.

The “message remains clear. If you are unvaccinated, get vaccinated, and particularly in the arena of Omicron, if you are fully vaccinated, get your booster shot,” Fauci said.

White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients echoed Fauci, saying: “If you’re eligible for a booster shot, it’s critical that you go get boosted today. Don’t wait.”