UK says Omicron cases at much lower risk of hospital admission
Friday marks a month since South Africa announced the first case of Omicron, and scientists now are developing a clearer picture of its dangers. So far, the data suggests that it is milder than previous variants, but because it is significantly more infectious it could still overwhelm hospitals. And as Omicron becomes the dominant strain across many parts of Europe, France and the UK are reporting record numbers of coronavirus cases. Al Jazeera's @Neave Barker reports from London, UK. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Omicron #UnitedKingdom
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