CNN Early Start With Christine Romans and Laura Jarrett December 2, 2021 10:39:00
Away. it won't be easy. >> i do think it is cause for concern. this is the last thing that organizers would want. this is just not the big question mark that anyone would want at this moment. >> reporter: while the new variant has not yet been reported within mainland china, there are several confirmed cases in neighboring hong kong. a foreign ministry spokes person saying the omicron variant will pose some challenges, but they are confident the winter olympics will be held smoothly and successfully as scheduled. china already has some of the toughest containment measures in place. mass testin...