Omicron is ‘not the same disease’ as earlier Covid waves, says UK scientist

Sir John Bell says disease ‘appears less severe’ as other scientists criticise lack of new restrictions in England

A number of scientists have expressed concern that while Omicron appears to be milder, it is highly transmissible, meaning hospital numbers and deaths could rise rapidly without intervention.A number of scientists have expressed concern that while Omicron appears to be milder, it is highly transmissible, meaning hospital numbers and deaths could rise rapidly without intervention.First published on Tue 28 Dec 2021 10.

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