> severity of omicron infections to that of the previous strains then that’s just apples and oranges Comparing the severity of the viral strains on some object

> severity of omicron infections to that of the previous strains then that’s just apples and oranges Comparing the severity of the viral strains on some objective scale, if that’s even possible, is at best an academic curiosity. Severity comparisons only really matter in giving us an accurate idea of how likely severe illness and death will be so that individuals, families, and public health officials can make any changes necessary.