Omicron still threat to NHS despite ‘good news’, says health chief

Two studies show people may be at less risk from latest Covid variant but we don't have conclusive data'

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Evidence the Omicron variant is less severe than originally feared does not remove the threat to the NHS this winter, a health service leader has warned.

Chris Hopson, the chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents hospitals and other NHS trusts, said two studies showing that people infected with Omicron were at less risk of being admitted to hospital than those infected with the Delta variant were good news.