I understand caution and concern. I don’t understand going to Defcon 1 when thus far 1) We’re seeing vaccination holding up and just mild symptoms 2) this likely been circulating for past few months already.

Risk of a “cry wolf” effect, which would be damaging for public health https://t.co/eJFwyY8yTc

— Alicia Smith (@Alicia_Smith19) November 29, 2021