Despite Omicron worries, England has fared no worse than other nations that kept restrictions in place https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/12/ending-englands-covid-restrictions-was-divi
Reduced hospital admissions, new medicines and stronger vaccines are reasons for real optimism https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/04/pandemic-end-uk-covid-hospital-vaccines-optimism