The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1384 - The Omicron Crisis
Nov 29, 2021
The global reaction to the Omicron variant sends shockwaves as key figures weigh in, including a notable health expert's take on immunity. There's a critical look at the effectiveness of vaccinations, with discussions on hospitalization rates versus the severity of symptoms for healthy individuals. Questions arise about government motivations amid critiques of stringent lockdown measures, while public health messaging faces scrutiny. The controversy surrounding Anthony Fauci takes center stage, raising issues of accountability and the intersection of science and politics.
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Omicron’s Severity
- Ben Shapiro takes Omicron lightly, prioritizing hospitalization and death rates over infection numbers.
- He believes immunity will be acquired, naturally or via vaccine, and therapeutics are improving.
Overreaction and Fragility
- The world's overreaction to Omicron suggests increased mental fragility.
- People are disproportionately focused on infection numbers despite improved treatments and vaccines.
South African Doctor's Report
- Dr. Angelique Coetzee, who discovered Omicron, reports mild symptoms.
- She sees no reason for panic, contradicting global anxieties and reactions.