Lockdowns have little impact on Omicron spread, hospital system crucial: Epidemiologist Ramanan Laxminarayan

Money Control — January 11, 2022. “The current Omicron wave is likely to follow the pattern seen in other countries with similar vaccination coverage. A high peak of cases and then a quick drop off. Mortality will increase but not to the extent seen in the second wave.” Ramanan Laxminarayan, an economist and epidemiologist who directs the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP), a research outfit based in Washington and New Delhi.