Early data shows Pfizer vaccine less effective against Omicron
South African researchers say people who recovered and were vaccinated are largely protected against the new variant, vaccination alone still likely to prevent severe disease
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South African researchers say people who recovered and were vaccinated are largely protected against the new variant, vaccination alone still likely to prevent severe disease
Omicron splitting into 2 lineages like Delta? THIS is what experts say - BA.1 & BA.2 lineages were classified based on mutations some of which are common for both variants. Some of the mutations are unique to both lineages.
Omicron has been identified in Connecticut, though there is still a lot unknown about the...
Scientists pointed out that there is limited data on Omicron and the analysis should be interpreted with caution – whether Omicron will outcompete Delta is not known yet.
Two new reports out of South Africa are offering some early insights into how the Omicron variant could behave in humans. One report speculates the disease may be milder than prior variants, while another indicates Omicron may lead to more reinfections.