Workers cited the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant as a reason for their increased feelings of anxiety, researchers said.
. Less than one week later, the first confirmed U.S. case was reported in California, and cases of Omicron were confirmed in all 50 states before the end of December.
The Omicron variant's rapid spread in the U.S. has contributed to a rise in new virus cases and prompted public health officials to revisit recommendations on mask use and indoor gatherings in efforts to curb spread of the virus. "Adapting to all this uncertainty is stressful and how anxious anyone is likely depends on many risk factors—including personal or family risk for an adverse outcome, general anxiety about health, ability to have any control over relative safety practices , juggling needs of children and work responsibilities—as well as the potential benefits of being in-person such as social contacts, opportunities to collaborate, and so on," Bufka said.
Many employers have offered their staff members who are able to complete the tasks of their jobs from home the opportunity to do so throughout the pandemic, though some have said they intend on returning to in-person work environments once the threat of the virus has diminished.
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