Growing evidence that omicron variant is capable of spreading rapidly in populations with immunity against other coronavirus variants. Big unknown for the next week or so is whether it more or less likely to cause severe disease and deaths.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December , 2021

Growing evidence that omicron variant is capable of spreading rapidly in populations with immunity against other coronavirus variants. Big unknown is whether omicron is more or less likely to cause severe disease and deaths. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Source:
Omicron Looks Set To Cause A Huge Wave Of Covid-19 Around The World – New Scientist

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  1. Two cases of Omicron variant reported in Ottawa. Ottawa Public Health is introducing new self-isolation and testing requirements for residents who have travelled to eight countries within 14 days before arriving in Canada “out of an abundance of caution.”
  2. Moderna CEO should quell their speculative and alarmist comments about Omicron. In times of uncertainty, statements should be calm, measured, humble, and neutral in tone. Answers likely forthcoming in 1-2 wks. Solutions will follow thereafter.
  3. Ontario to expand eligibility of COVID-19 boosters for adults 50 and older finally recognizing that this is a three-dose vaccine. #VaccinesWork
  4. Science communication should be calm, measured, provide quality evidence for claims, and offer solutions. Hyperbole and fear-mongering statements like “Omicron will dominate and overwhelm the world in 3-6 months” are unhelpful and easily misinterpreted.
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