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Omicron hospitalization rate 50% to 70% lower than Delta in UK

Preliminary UK data indicates omicron causes fewer hospitalisations than delta, though transmission remains high and reinfection risk is present.

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HealthOmicron hospitalization rate 50% to 70% lower than Delta in UK

Preliminary UK data indicates omicron causes fewer hospitalisations than delta, though transmission remains high and reinfection risk is present.

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