The spike locally is the Omricon variant Spike in cases but not so far in hospitalization. Showing up in waste water tests
Omricon is 4 x more contagious but so far less lethal ten Delta We adjusted to life without lockdowns for Delta Suspect high risk patients will self isolate to reduce exposure to Omricon .. ie avoid MD waiting rooms etc
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Scientists are reporting traces of the COVID-19 variant omicron in sewage from multiple cities across the state of California, including in the Bay Area.