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New Covid-19 variant 'Omicron' designated as a 'variant of concern': WHO

New Covid-19 variant 'Omicron' designated as a 'variant of concern': WHO

In a statement on Friday, The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the new Covid-19 variant Omicron (B.1.1.529), as a ‘variant of concern’ and said that the new variant has a large number of mutations, that may allow it to spread quickly, perhaps even among the vaccinated. However, a complete study of the new variant, its implications, severity, and transmissibility could take time.

27 November,2021 11:15 PM IST | Mumbai

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