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Although omicron is more infectious than the delta variant, officials say that the rate of hospitalization is likely to be lower. Also, hospitals are better prepared now than they were last year.
Although omicron is more infectious than the delta variant, officials say that the rate of hospitalization is likely to be lower. Also, hospitals are better prepared now than they were last year.