The booster shot is 85% effective in protecting against being hospitalized by the Omicron variant for 1-2 months after it is received, says the head of South Africa s Medical Research Council.
Hong Kong effectively closed its borders and imposed social restrictions this month to deal with a spurt in COVID-19 infections due to the spread of the Omicron variant. Thailand and Indonesia unveil plans to develop molnupiravir COVID-19 pill Thailand's health minister said on Friday the country planned to develop the anti-viral pill molnupiravir to combat COVID-19 infections amid rising infections driven by the Omicron variant.
A J&J Covid-19 vaccine booster shot is 85% effective in protecting against being hospitalised by the Omicron variant for 1-2 months after it is received.
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A booster shot of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has shown 85% effectiveness in protecting against the Omicron vari.