Today’s Daily: Why Omicron Is Counterintuitive

The new highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus appears to be milder than previous variants, but it's also dangerous.

View in browser|nytimes.com January 3, 2022 This is how the news should sound. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, hosted by Michael Barbaro and powered by New York Times journalism. Contact us: thedaily@nytimes.com. Why Omicron Is Counterintuitive The new highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus appears to be milder than previous variants, but it's also dangerous. Open now Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Daily from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018