Is the Omicron variant really less dangerous?

LONDON – The contagion with the variant Omicron of Covid carries a 40 percent lower risk of hospitalization than those who got sick with the Delta variant. This was stated by a study byImperial College, one of the best British universities, featured on the front page of all UK newspapers this morning. However, British scientists warn that the large number of cases could equally put public health in crisis.