<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is the Omicron variant of COVID-19 worse than the original virus?
<|assistant|>
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is not necessarily worse than the original virus, as it can differ in severity among infected individuals. It does differ in transmission rate, as it is able to spread more easily through the air and without close contact than the original virus.