Even after causing mild illness, people infected with Omicron are likely to suffer from long Covid, top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has said. Data emerging from studies in South Africa, the US and the UK, has shown that Omicron causes mild illness, as well as causes lower hospitalisation rates. 🍏 Omicron: Long COVID-19 Still a Risk With People Infected With New Variant Despite Mild Illness, Says US Disease Expert Dr Anthony Fauci.