Alarm bells are ringing over the potential harm caused by Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant. News of the new variant is roiling financial markets and tempting political leaders to impose restrictions, but there are a few things you need to know. Steve Forbes on the market's reaction to the recent news, the hasty moves being made and why we should wait for the facts on the new variant before reacting this time around.

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