After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the general expectations for 2022 can best be described as hesitant. Since 2021 didn't end the virus-ridden streak of bad years, the only thing we can do is hope....

For the past three weeks, and with winter break traveling, the new COVID-19 variant Omicron has made its place in the world. By being the most contagious variant of all, Omicron has expanded throughout...