Biden Administration To Extend Mask Mandate For Public Transit

The video discusses the extension of public transportation restrictions through May 3rd due to a rise in COVID cases, specifically from the BA2 Omicron variant. This extension allows health officials to monitor the situation. According to Johns Hopkins University, the US is averaging over 38,000 new COVID cases daily.

What variant of COVID-19 is referenced in the text?

According to the text, what is the current average of new COVID cases in the US?