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we ve seen a totally different picture. we ve seen a milder and moderate version of covid-19. as the waves off in south africa of omicron, what comes next? globally, we ve really got to try to find the sweet spot. and by that i mean trying to find a way that societies can begin to function again normally. reporter: in suwetta, they aren t just functioning, they re thriving. i m very excited because i m still alive. reporter: scientists here believe that the high levels of prior infection and substantial vaccination rates around 40% of adults are fully vaccinated, significantly softened omicron s impact. early indications are that the variant itself may be less deadly. how do you feel about this year? i think now it s going to be
the next variant. and maybe the virus is going to surprise us again. but in my opinion, we know more now than we did a year ago. and in a year s time, we ll be in even better shape. reporter: scientists just don t know if omicron is covid-19 s end game. but many do hope, like all of us, that the worst is behind us, not in front. there are more than two years after this virus hit this country, jake. i haven t seen optimism like i ve seen with these scientists. they feel optimistic right now. but the cdc says that it s impossible to tell whether what s happening in south africa will happen in the u.s. they do say, though, that it s important to get those booster shots to protect you from omicron. jake? david mckenzie in johannesburg, south africa, appreciate it. earlier this week, dr. anthony fauci said he hopes a