Omicron Vaccines Deing Developed, Sub-Varriant Emerges

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JAN 2022

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The Spin

Narrative A

Omicron is leading to a global surge in breakout cases. Omicron-specific vaccines are prudent and could help with future variants.

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Narrative B

Vaccines and boosters are great, but Omicron is mild and spreading too quickly to be stopped. We should aim for natural herd immunity and vaccinate only the vulnerable. Resistance is futile.

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Metaculus Prediction

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