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2021-12-26 02:41:29 UTC - HELPFUL
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Omicron infections are milder with less of a need for hospitalization. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-59769969 However, if more (volume) of a population are infected with Omicron, it can still lead to shortages of ICU beds and major stress on hospital systems, as there is only so much capacity. https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2021/12/omicron-hospitalizations-to-peak-at-1200-revised-ohsu-projection-says.html
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