British scientists are warning that the government may need to introduce tougher restrictions to slow the growth of the omicron coronavirus variant.
cases on Friday, the highest number since January, though what portion were the omicron variant is unclear.
The most pessimistic scenario foresees half a million people hospitalized with the virus by the end of April and says daily hospital admissions could be double the previous peak in January 2021. The study by the scientists, who help advise the British government, has not been peer reviewed. Scientists in South Africa, where omicron was first identified, say they see signs it may cause less severe disease than delta, but caution that it is too soon to be certain.
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