Stephen Colbert is not reassured by Fauci saying vaccinated individuals will do ‘moderately effectively’ in the event that they catch Omicron

On Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated he expects the COVID-19 Omicron variant will infect “nearly all people,” however that individuals who have been vaccinated will “very doubtless, with some exceptions, do moderately effectively.” Sadly, as Late Present host Stephen Colbert factors out, that is a small, chilly consolation contemplating how harmful the illness has confirmed to be.

“Okay, there are specific issues I do not wish to equivocate on,” quipped Colbert. “My life is considered one of them. You do not wish to hear a skydiving teacher say, ‘Bounce from the aircraft! You’ll very doubtless, with some exceptions, do moderately effectively!'”

People who find themselves unvaccinated will do even worse although, being 10 occasions extra more likely to be contaminated and 20 occasions extra more likely to die, so nonetheless get these booster photographs as quickly as you’ll be able to.

Colbert additionally famous optimistic knowledgeable predictions that Omicron has handed its peak and can quickly drop off. My fingers are aggressively crossed hoping that is true.

“The worst of it could possibly be over by March!” stated Colbert. “And by the summer season Omicron will likely be so out of the headlines its publicist will guide it on Dancing With the Stars.”