Omicron continues to appear milder than earlier coronavirus variants, scientists and doctors said,, but its heightened transmissibility has resulted in large numbers of hospitalizations
A record number of Covid-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant is putting hospitals under increasing pressure in parts of the U.S. and Europe.
Omicron continues to appear milder than earlier coronavirus variants, scientists and doctors said, particularly in people who have been vaccinated or have suffered a previous infection. But its heightened transmissibility has pushed Covid-19 infections to unprecedented levels, resulting in large numbers of hospitalizations.
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