Leading immunologists have stated that Omicron is “not the same disease” as last year’s outbreak, and that high mortality rates appear to be a thing of the past.
Despite this, many health authorities still advise against public gatherings. However, experts are concerned that an increasing number of people may contract Omicron while congregating outdoors because the virus is easily spread through contact with droplets from sneezes and coughs. Although hospital admissions have increased in recent weeks as Omicron spreads throughout the population.