According to Peter Indra, Head of Public Health, the Omikron variant could “play a trick” on us in January. “We expect an omicron wave at the end of January that will be higher than the current wave.” The question is how Omikron will affect the sick. We don’t know that yet, but it could put a heavy strain on hospitals in January, says Indra.
That is why the booster vaccination is important. “The vaccination protection is decreasing and has to be renewed,” says Indra. The effect of the vaccination against Omikron is less strong than against the Delta variant. “The protection is certainly better when you are boosted.”