Compared to the other variants, Omicron is less trophic for the lower respiratory tract and therefore less prone to cause pneumonitis. This probably explains the lower case-fatality and case-ventilation rates. However, the expectation that somehow Omicron variant will bring an end to the pandemic by harmlessly inducing so-called herd immunity is, IMHO, dangerous magical and wishful thinking, for three reasons. 1. Omicron is causing severe consequences in some people, particularly, those who are vulnerable. With very high case numbers,