Separate studies from England and Scotland both suggest the Omicron variant is milder than the Delta variant. But experts and government ministers warn that people should still be cautious as the sheer number of cases could overwhelm hospitals. NHS data shows the number of NHS staff off work due to COVID-19 is up over 50 percent on last week.
Studies Show Omicron Likely to Be Less Severe
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