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Friday January 21, 2022

Coronavirus FAQ: What's the risk of catching omicron outdoors?

This German snowman wears a protective mask over its banana nose and mouth, but experts say the risk of catching COVID outdoors is slim. Peter Kneffel hide caption

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Coronavirus FAQ: What's the risk of catching omicron outdoors?

January 21, 2022 • Previous versions of the coronavirus didn't transmit as easily outdoors thanks to airflow that dispersed viral particles. But what about the highly transmissible omicron variant?