Too early to tell, but preliminary information from doctors in South Africa suggests the new Covid variant Omicron may be associated with less severe disease.
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- New Covid Variant Omicron: South African medical association says Omicron variant causes ‘mild disease’ – Times of India
- Video: Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it – BBC
- South African doctor who raised alarm about omicron variant says symptoms are ‘unusual but mild’ – The Telegraph