Expert: Too Soon to Say If Omicron Is ‘The Next Scary Thing’

Expert: Too Soon to Say If Omicron Is ‘The Next Scary Thing’
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The new coronavirus variant—first detected in South Africa, and named Omicron by the World Health Organization—has stirred up concerns around the world.

It’s sent stock markets on a roller-coaster ride, triggered new air travel bans, and raised a number of questions.