> Chance that Omicron is importantly less virulent than Delta: 35% → 50%. This is the good news (well, considering it's a probability): it might spread faster,

> Chance that Omicron is importantly less virulent than Delta: 35% → 50%. This is the good news (well, considering it's a probability): it might spread faster, surge hospitalizations, and give some bad weeks during 2022. But given last season, being less bad is good news.