Prognosis
China’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as Flu
- Death rate from omicron variant of Covid 0.1%, Zhong says
- Adviser’s comment follows new government line on coronavirus
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Chinese officials continued to downplay the risks of Covid-19 as restrictions are eased, with a top medical adviser saying the fatality rate from the omicron variant of the virus is in line with influenza.