Christmas is just around the corner, but many Americans are likely reconsidering any holiday travel plans. All over the country, new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise. The Omicron variant is making its presence known, and even in places where the vaccination rate is high, the virus is spreading rapidly. States are more hesitant to take drastic measures like shutting down businesses or restricting travel. As a result, this wave could be even larger than last winter’s. That’s why Joe Biden’s White House is planning to distribute 500 million free at-home COVID tests starting next month.
