anyone who believes in god omicron looks like an early christmas gift, though more people are catching the variant the symptoms are mild. we know from south africa today those who contract omicron are at an 80% lower risk of hospitalization, 80%, and hospitalizations across the united states are down compared to the last covid surge. there is even a 70% lower risk of severe disease but you wouldn't know that from listening to the government health is ours who mean to ruin your christmas. >> importantly, consider gathering with family and friends who are also practicing similar proper prevention measures. covid 19 vaccines, especially when accompanied by booster dose are likely to protect against severe disease, hospitalization