Omicron: Leaders Should Respond With Cautious Optimism, Not Fearmongering and More Restrictions

A man walks by a sign indicating reduced capacity at a grocery store in Montreal on Dec. 20, 2021, as measures reducing capacity for stores, bars, restaurants, and gyms come into effect in Quebec. The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes

Commentary

If one heeds nothing but the headlines in the legacy media, one would be certain the Omicron variant will herald nothing short of Armageddon. Bold declarations of doom abound, while myriad guest experts demand more government restrictions.