The Omicron surge has ended almost everywhere.
Despite the high numbers, some experts have said the pandemic may be about to enter a new phase that could see some level of normalcy brought back. In a series of tweets on Jan. 31,, MD, dean of Brown's School of Public Health, used the analogy of a rainstorm to describe how"With infections still high , I wouldn't end public health measures today," Jha wrote."But soon, as cases, hospitalizations get low , lifting restrictions [is] reasonable.
Still, others exercised caution in their outlook on the near future. During his interview, Gottlieb conceded that while things were heading in the right direction, it was still too soon to declare victory over COVID-19 just yet. "We're not close to the end right now, depending on how you measure that. I think that this is going to be a long struggle," he warned."This is a virus that's going to be persistent. We're going to have to continue to take measures to protect vulnerable people."Zach is a freelance writer specializing in beer, wine, food, spirits, and travel. He is based in Manhattan.