Fact checking claims about vaccines as new COVID-19 variant emerges • Kentucky Lantern

In the last month, new COVID-19 variants — known as FLiRT and part of the omicron family — emerged as the dominant strain in the United States. 

COVID-19 vaccines are still recommended for protection against the virus, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Kentucky currently has low levels of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for COVID-19,  according to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.