Omicron variant might not signal the end of COVID. Heres why – Deseret News

The omicron variant of the novel coronavirus could make COVID-19 more endemic unless theres a new coronavirus variant to contend with down the road.

The news: Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House medical adviser on the coronavirus, told the Davos Agenda, a virtual event this week held by the World Economic Forum, that the omicron variant could infect so many people that COVID-19 will become an endemic disease, CNN reports.

Flashback: Fauci said over the weekend that the omicron variant could make more people immune to COVID-19, as I reported for the Deseret News. However, its too early to tell if omicron will have that staying power.

Why it matters: Faucis comments show that theres still more to figure out about the omicron variant and what it means for the future of COVID-19.

Yes, but: This doesnt mean you should try to get the omicron variant. The coronavirus can lead to long-term health issues. And even if omicron provides mostly mild symptoms, mild symptoms often mean youre as sick as you can possibly get without going to the hospital.

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