Omicron to become dominant COVID-19 variant in the Americas in weeks, agency says 5 years ago Health By Gisela Solomon The Associated Press Posted January 12, 2022 10:56 pm 1:37WHO says Omicron COVID-19 variant less severe than Delta but still poses danger for unvaccinated WATCH: WHO says Omicron COVID-19 variant less severe than Delta but still poses danger for unvaccinated © 2022 The Canadian Press Advertisement Advertisement