The Data Shows Omicron is Milder. How Should That Affect Your Behavior? – The New York Times

January 16, 2022

Somewhat upbeat message… Is it still true a week later?

Thanks for the careful reply. Also, interesting in connection with this is the general Bad News Bias
(https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/24/briefing/boulder-shooting-george-segal-astrazeneca.html)

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/05/briefing/omicron-risk-milder-pandemic.html