Global coronavirus cases have surged, and pressure is mounting on health systems as hospitalisations rise. Given that Omicron is milder than past variants, governments are typically leaning on booster rollouts and light-touch restrictions rather than resorting to more draconian restrictions on activity. Even so, output is likely to take a hit due to rising numbers of workers isolating with COVID and unable to work from home.
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