With the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading across the world, health officials are urging people to get vaccinated and to get a booster shot if they are eligible.

On Wednesday afternoon, the first case of the omicron variant in the United States was identified in California.

We spoke with Dr. Mohammad Sobhanie, an infectious disease specialist, to see how hospitals are preparing for this new variant.

Watch the video above to see what Dr. Sobhanie has to say, and what direction area hospitals are giving the public regarding the newest coronavirus variant, omicron.