The Omicron variant may or may not be heralding in the end of the pandemic but experts remain hopeful. (CNN)

The Omicron variant is still in full force across the globe but is not causing as many people to become seriously ill. Global health experts are optimistic that this variant could be the last one to sweep the globe and essentially be ushering out the pandemic. On the other hand new variants could emerge and cause more surges before the whole thing is over. It is still too early to tell what will happen next. One thing is certain, vaccines and trust in health experts is paramount to fighting this disease and future ones as well.