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I am hoping that as the picture of Omicron becomes clearer, if this initial perception proves accurate, we will seriously look at lowering restrictions. But I d
by scythe 5y ago
I am hoping that as the picture of Omicron becomes clearer, if this initial perception proves accurate, we will seriously look at lowering restrictions. But I don't think impatience is called for.
It's been less than a month since Omicron was discovered. It's not easy to know exactly what the ramifications are in such a short time, and it's frankly impressive that we even know as much as we do.
As one comedian put it: "Give it a second! It's going to space!"
- Steltek 5y agoThat's where I'm at. Good data needs time. Good policy needs good data. Deaths are a lagging indicator and not even SA has really had enough time to clearly define the threat in that regard. I'm neither ready to burn my mask nor start wiping down grocery bags. Also, my spouse and I quote that Louis CK bit all the time. It's a classic.