Omicron is the leading strain in the U.S., comprising 73 percent of new infections last week, according to the CDC.
They also predicted an"extreme scenario" where Omicron could be more dangerous than Delta, projecting a peak of Feb. 3, with cases, hospitalizations and deaths higher than the January 2021 peak.
"Omicron could lead to the largest healthcare surge to date, unless measures are taken to slow spread," they added.
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