People may be concerned by 1% hospitalisation rate for Omicron seen so far in Denmark but we shouldn't assume same will happen here.
We have a higher proportion of population boosted and a lower proportion who are immunonaive - i.e. no prior natural infection or vaccination
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We have a higher proportion of population boosted and a lower proportion who are immunonaive - i.e. no prior natural infection or vaccination
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https://twitter.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1463450337688305666
medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
The Danish data is based on a small no. of admissions (37) & it's not yet clear what proportion are due to Covid or incidental. We will have our own UK hospital data within days which is more relevant for informing policy here.
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However we shouldn't be complacent either as it's also now clear that Omicron is increasing rapidly here and it doesn't just cause a common cold.
We know the best way to protect ourselves & reduce pressure on the NHS this winter is the booster but we should also continue to
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We know the best way to protect ourselves & reduce pressure on the NHS this winter is the booster but we should also continue to
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follow basic public health guidance which reduces all infections (inc. flu, norovirus, etc.) i.e. washing hands, wearing mask properly, making sure rooms are well ventilated & taking lateral flow tests b4 attending large indoor events or meeting those who are at highest risk.
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