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Is Omicron really no less severe? A look at South Africa’s data

18 December 2021

9:50 PM

18 December 2021

9:50 PM

It’s an open secret that ministers are nervous about advice from Sage, given its track record in exaggerating the risk posed by Covid. But where else to look? One answer is to the financial markets, who have only one question: is Omicron going to be genuinely more severe? If so then it’s time to sell.

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