COVID-19: Most Omicron cases are ‘mild’ and there’s no evidence to suggest vaccines may be less effective against the variant, says WHO official
(Worthy News) – Early indications suggest most Omicron coronavirus cases are “mild”, an official at the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
Speaking on behalf of the organization, the official said there is no evidence to suggest the efficacy of vaccines has been reduced by the new strain – but did say some mutations of the virus indicate an increased risk of quicker transmission.
They said more than 40 different mutations have been identified with the Omicron variant. [ Source: Sky News (Read More…) ]
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