Omicron an economic threat, but inflation is worse: Central bankers

December 18, 2021 5:00 AM

NEW YORK • There is still a lot that scientists do not know about Omicron. There is cautious optimism – but no certainty – about the effectiveness of vaccines against this fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus, and experts do not fully understand what it means for public health or the economy.

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