Omicron Optimism. Peak Passed? Lockdown Limits.

Published: Dec. 23, 2021, 3:38 p.m.

New research suggests\xa0Omicron\xa0is less likely to cause severe illness. Scientists say South Africa, where the new variant was first discovered,\xa0may be through the worst.\xa013 million in China unable to leave their homes after a Covid outbreak.\nTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices