Just do a search for "Omicron" and you can see for yourself the fear porn propaganda that the Mainstream Media is doling out to the useful idiots. A variant can spread more, but it is usually less life-threatening.
https://nypost.com/2021/12/21/omicron-coverage-reveals-how-the-establishment-media-keep-us-scared/
The media lies to protect power. Learn why fake news is their weapon against truth.
https://csevaluation.substack.com/p/the-media-is-lying-to-you-about-everything
https://commonsenseevaluation.com/2025/09/09/the-media-is-lying/