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The video discusses the impact of the Omicron variant on mortality rates, comparing it to previous COVID-19 waves and seasonal averages. It highlights that while Omicron is less severe, the overall mortality impact is muted due to high vaccination rates. The video also emphasizes the importance of considering other causes of death in future health planning.

How did the Delta wave's impact on mortality differ from the first and second waves?

• It caused more deaths than the first wave.

• It had no impact on mortality.

• It had a prolonged but much lower peak due to vaccination.

• It had a higher peak in deaths.

What is the current trend in total deaths, including those from Omicron?

• Significantly higher than the average seasonal deaths.

• Slightly lower than the average seasonal deaths.

• Equal to the average seasonal deaths.

• Higher than the average seasonal deaths.

Why is it important to consider other causes of death in future planning?

• Because Omicron is the only cause of death now.

• Because vaccination has eliminated all other causes of death.

• Because a higher proportion of people are dying from other causes.

• Because COVID-19 is no longer a threat.

What does the data show about the waves of excess mortality during the pandemic?

• There were no waves of excess mortality.

• The waves were smaller than expected.

• There were extraordinarily large waves during the first, second, and Delta waves.

• The waves were only significant during the Omicron wave.

How has the impact of Omicron on overall mortality been described?

• As more severe than previous variants.

• As causing the highest mortality rates of all waves.

• As highly visible compared to previous waves.

• As much more muted and essentially not visible compared to previous waves.