the authorities are concerned that even if Omicron is 5 times less severe - it's probably 100 times more transmissible
so - it's just sheer numbers - which 'might' overload the hospitals
here's the thing ------------ if you don't act and you're wrong - you have a disaster
if you do act - and, you're wrong - you have an inconvenience
in South Africa - it looks like it's turning out ok - worth a read - below
but, can a government take a punt just on one nation???
Governments can't win ever where right wing non thinking is involved - if they open up - then, they are called irresponsible - if they stay locked down - they are called dictators