Omicron Is, 80% Less Likely to, Cause Hospitalization, New Study Says.<br />'Bloomberg' reports recent data suggests <br />the Omicron variant may not be as severe <br />as previous iterations of the virus. .<br />'Bloomberg' reports recent data suggests <br />the Omicron variant may not be as severe <br />as previous iterations of the virus. .<br />A study conducted by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases found that South Africans infected with Omicron were 80% less likely <br />to require hospitalization.<br />A study conducted by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases found that South Africans infected with Omicron were 80% less likely <br />to require hospitalization.<br />The Omicron variant triggered the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections in South Africa. .<br />In contrast to the Delta variant, researchers <br />found Omicron infections to be <br />70% less likely to cause severe disease.<br />In contrast to the Delta variant, researchers <br />found Omicron infections to be <br />70% less likely to cause severe disease.<br />But the study also shows that in instances of hospitalization, Omicron infections are <br />just as severe as other variants.<br />But the study also shows that in instances of hospitalization, Omicron infections are <br />just as severe as other variants.<br />Initially reported by South African scientists on November 25, the new variant has caused a <br />record rise in the country's infections.<br />Initially reported by South African scientists on November 25, the new variant has caused a <br />record rise in the country's infections.<br />According to 'Bloomberg,' <br />44% of adult South Africans have been <br />fully vaccinated against COVID-19.<br />According to 'Bloomberg,' <br />44% of adult South Africans have been <br />fully vaccinated against COVID-19.<br />Research shows Omicron infections <br />often result in higher viral loads.<br />It is not possible to say whether <br />this is due to inherent differences <br />in virulence or whether this is due to higher population immunity. , Paul Hunter, professor of medicine, University of East Anglia, via 'Bloomberg'.<br />It is not possible to say whether <br />this is due to inherent differences <br />in virulence or whether this is due to higher population immunity. , Paul Hunter, professor of medicine, University of East Anglia, via 'Bloomberg'
