Analysis: What has been learned so far about the Omicron variant

The omicron variant is surging. Here’s what we’ve learned so far Omicron is better at evading virus-attacking antibodies than previous variants, but there are signs booster shots might help curb symptoms. Erin Garcia de Jesus Science News

With omicron spreading globally at a dizzying pace, scientists are scrambling to learn as much as they can about the latest worrisome variant of the coronavirus. First spotted in South Africa and Botswana at the end of November, omicron is already poised to soon become the dominant variant — dethroning delta — in some regions, public health officials warn. In a few places, it already has. So answers, including how sick does omicron make people and how well do vaccines hobble it, can’t come fast enough. ....

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