Gov. Pritzker Urges Scaled-Back New Year's Eve

The transcript discusses New Year's Eve celebrations and the advice from US government officials to limit indoor gatherings due to rising COVID-19 cases, particularly in Illinois. Governor Pritzer urges residents to be cautious and announces measures to curb the virus spread, including increased vaccination efforts and coordination with local health departments to manage the demand driven by the Omicron variant.

How is the state responding to the increased demand for vaccinations due to the Omicron variant?

What role are local health departments playing in the vaccination efforts?