Early anecdotes coming from doctors in South Africa suggested Omicron was mild, or certainly mild(er).

Data there quickly started supporting those anecdotes, and also in places like UK, Denmark, and more recently, Florida.

But now there is hope for the U.S.

A thread. pic.twitter.com/TN2Z4qQsSH

— Kyle Lamb (@kylamb8) January 7, 2022