PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — We know that the omicron variant causes less severe symptoms than the delta strain of COVID-19.
Based on the number of cases of omicron in the United States, the percent hospitalized is significantly less with omicron.
The numbers are high because there are far more overall cases, and sadly, there is still a significant percentage of people not vaccinated or boosted.
But looking at data from around the globe, there is significantly less loss of smell or taste with omicron. The most consistent symptom: sore throat. Omicron is also far less likely to cause lung damage.
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