SAGE scientist says Omicron variant is 'NOT a disaster'
Sage adviser Professor Calum Semple today urged calm over the so-called 'Omicron' mutation, saying it is 'not a disaster' and suggesting some people may be 'hugely overstating the situation'.
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Sage adviser Professor Calum Semple today urged calm over the so-called 'Omicron' mutation, saying it is 'not a disaster' and suggesting some people may be 'hugely overstating the situation'.
Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.
Department of Health officials posted nearly 40,000 daily infections - down 3.36% from 40,941 last Saturday - after Sajid Javid announced two cases of the new variant were detected.
Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.
Researchers have called for possible reasons for variations between setting to be urgently looked at to help implement best practices.