Scientists identify antibodies that can block Omicron variant of Covid-19
3 years ago

Scientists identify antibodies that can block Omicron variant of Covid-19

India Today  

Scientists have identified antibodies that neutralise Omicron and other variants of coronavirus by targeting areas that remain essentially unchanged as the virus mutates. "This finding tells us that by focusing on antibodies that target these highly conserved sites on the spike protein, there is a way to overcome the virus' continual evolution," said David Veesler, an associate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the US. The Omicron variant has an unusually high number of 37 mutations in the spike protein, which the virus uses to enter and infect the human cells. "The main questions we were trying to answer were: how has this constellation of mutations in the spike protein of the Omicron variant affected its ability to bind to cells and to evade the immune system's antibody responses," Veesler said. They found the Omicron variant spike protein was able to bind 2.4 times better than spike protein found in the virus isolated at the very beginning of the pandemic.

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Does frequently updating COVID-19 vaccines have any benefits? | Explained
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Does frequently updating COVID-19 vaccines have any benefits? | Explained

The Hindu  

Researchers update the composition of influenza vaccines every six months to match the strains of the virus that are circulating in the wild, so that the shots may provide protective immunity against the flu. The VE of COVID-19 vaccines varies according to the disease’s progression as well as the circulating strains. Thus, researchers worldwide rushed to revise COVID-19 vaccines that …

‘Just like Omicron…’: Why are scientists paying more attention to new Covid variant?
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Just like Omicron…’: Why are scientists paying more attention to new Covid variant?

Hindustan Times  

Is the highly-mutated new variant of coronavirus, BA.2.86, a matter of global concern? NEXU Science Communication/File Photo Much like Omicron, BA.2.86, which is causing spike in Covid cases in the US, UK and other countries, carries numerous changes in its spike protein. According to Nature, several scientists believe that the emergence of this new variant won't create a wave like …

Arcturus, new subvariant of Omicron causing Covid spike, say doctors
1 year, 8 months ago

Arcturus, new subvariant of Omicron causing Covid spike, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Doctors claimed that the new Omega, XBB.1.16 strain named Arcturus may be to blame for the rise in Covid cases across the nation. President of Infection Control Academy of India and public health policy advisor, Dr Ranga Reddy Burri speaking to Deccan Chronicle said, "Whenever we discuss a new variant or a sub-variant that may be the cause of …

Omicron variants evolve strategies to evade T cell immunity
1 year, 8 months ago

Omicron variants evolve strategies to evade T cell immunity

The Hindu  

Much like many other viruses that have developed strategies to evade T cell-mediated clearance by humans, SARS-CoV-2 virus too has the ability to evade the CD8 T cells. But the authors found that the Omicron subvariants had a “superior capacity” to suppress MHC I levels on the surface of the cells infected by the virus compared with the ancestral strain …

All about XBB.1.16, new Omicron variant behind India's Covid-19 spike, from symptoms to risk factors
1 year, 9 months ago

All about XBB.1.16, new Omicron variant behind India's Covid-19 spike, from symptoms to risk factors

Hindustan Times  

XBB.1.16, the new Omicron variant that is leading to rise in number of Covid-19 cases across the country, especially in Maharashtra has become a cause of concern for people. The subvariant has mutations on the amino acids and nucleotide space that gives it the capacity to escape hybrid immunity achieved by vaccination and previous exposure to the virus," says Dr …

Mutated version of Omicron is behind spike in case, health system on alert: Govt
1 year, 9 months ago

Mutated version of Omicron is behind spike in case, health system on alert: Govt

Live Mint  

Amid a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in India, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that currently a mutated variant of the Omicron sub-variant is spreading in the country and the health authorities are on alert. The health minister added that vaccines used by India have been found effective against all Covid-19 variants found till …

New Omicron sub-variant is mild: Doctors
2 years ago

New Omicron sub-variant is mild: Doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Omicron sub-variant BF.7 wave will be milder than those caused by previous variants, according to city doctors, and there is no cause to fear with people having developed strong immunity both due to the Covid vaccine and numerous variants spreading in communities. Given the threat of the new variant that is quickly spreading in China and its projected …

Next Covid-19 Strain May Be More Dangerous, Says New Study
2 years, 1 month ago

Next Covid-19 Strain May Be More Dangerous, Says New Study

News 18  

While China is experiencing a sudden surge in COVID cases, the rest of the world is comparatively doing better with the current Omicron strain in retreat mode. However, our concerns may be far from over as a new lab report says that the next COVID-19 variant may be way more dangerous than the Omicron strain. This study has been conducted …

After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries
2 years, 1 month ago

After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries

Associated Press  

A year after omicron began its assault on humanity, the ever-morphing coronavirus mutant drove COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just as Americans gathered for Thanksgiving. “It’s making a clear comeback.” Nationally, new COVID cases averaged around 39,300 a day as of Tuesday — far lower than last winter but a vast undercount because of reduced testing and reporting. …

Pfizer booster spurs immune response to new Omicron subvariants
2 years, 1 month ago

Pfizer booster spurs immune response to new Omicron subvariants

LA Times  

Pfizer’s updated boosters aren’t an exact match to the newest Omicron subvariants, but lab tests suggest they may offer some cross-protection, the company says. Pfizer said this week that its updated COVID-19 booster may offer some protection against newly emerging Omicron subvariants, even though it’s not an exact match to them. Americans have been reluctant to get the updated boosters …

New Omicron Variants Not Causing Significant Rise in Hospitalisations, Say Experts
2 years, 2 months ago

New Omicron Variants Not Causing Significant Rise in Hospitalisations, Say Experts

News 18  

The new variants of Omicron, XXB and BQ.1, have not led to any significant rise in coronavirus infections and hospitalisations in Maharashtra, experts have said. Dr Anita Mathew, Infectious Disease Specialist at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, said many of the new patients are asymptomatic. The department had also cautioned that coronavirus cases could rise during winter and the festive season, citing …

New Omicron sub-variants: 5 ways mild Covid infections are affecting our health
2 years, 2 months ago

New Omicron sub-variants: 5 ways mild Covid infections are affecting our health

Hindustan Times  

New Omicron sub-variants are spreading across the world rapidly but the panic associated with Covid-19 is comparatively less compared to a year back considering the symptoms associated with Omicron have largely been mild. Omicron XBB the latest variant with its immune-evasive properties can dodge host's immune response and is highly infectious but it causes only mild symptoms in those vaccinated. …

Omicron variant continues to be dominant as India reports 1,994 fresh Covid cases | Top points
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron variant continues to be dominant as India reports 1,994 fresh Covid cases | Top points

India Today  

As the Omicron and its sub-lineages continue to be the dominant variant in the country, India's Covid-19 tally climbed to 4,46,42,742 with 1,994 fresh cases, while the number of active cases of the infection declined to 23,432. The active cases account for 0.05 per cent of the total caseload, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.76 per …

The truth behind Boston University’s new COVID strain with 80% kill rate
2 years, 2 months ago

The truth behind Boston University’s new COVID strain with 80% kill rate

Firstpost  

A team of scientists from Florida and Boston at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories combined the Omicron strain’s spike protein – the unique structure that binds to and invades human cells – with that of the original virus that emerged from China’s Wuhan You may have seen the blaring headlines from several news outlets – Boston University scientists develop …

New Subvariant Of Omicron Found To Escape Most Antibodies: Study In Lancet
2 years, 2 months ago

New Subvariant Of Omicron Found To Escape Most Antibodies: Study In Lancet

ABP News  

Omicron sublineage BA.2.75.2 escapes most antibodies, a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal says. Bivalent Covid-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain to provide broad protection against Covid-19 and a component of the Omicron variant to provide better protection against Covid-19 caused by the Omicron variant, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Time points …

UK approves second 'bivalent' booster for Omicron, original COVID strain
2 years, 4 months ago

UK approves second 'bivalent' booster for Omicron, original COVID strain

India Today  

The UK health authorities on Saturday approved a second “bivalent” vaccine to be used as a booster vaccine to target both the Omicron and the original strain of COVID-19. In each dose of the booster vaccine called “Comirnaty bivalent Original/Omicron”, half of the vaccine targets the original virus strain and the other half targets Omicron. “The clinical trial of the …

EXPLAINER: Should you get a new COVID booster? If so, when?
2 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: Should you get a new COVID booster? If so, when?

Associated Press  

John Wherry will wait until later in the fall to consider getting an updated COVID-19 booster. It’s the kind of calculation many Americans will face as booster shots that target currently circulating omicron strains become available to a population with widely varying risks and levels of immunity. Some advise at least three months, another said someone who’s not at high …

CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Targeting Omicron Strains
2 years, 4 months ago

CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Targeting Omicron Strains

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING New COVID-19 boosters that target today’s most common omicron strains are set to begin soon after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the updated shots Thursday. The decision by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky came shortly after the agency’s advisers said if enough people roll up their sleeves, the shots could blunt a winter surge. The …

Omicron infections provide protection against new COVID-19 variants, says study
2 years, 4 months ago

Omicron infections provide protection against new COVID-19 variants, says study

India TV News  

Vaccinated people who were infected by the earlier Omicron subvariants have four times greater protection than vaccinated people who were not infected against the new variants like BA.5, finds a new study. The study indicates that previous infection in vaccinated people continues to confer immunity for the variants that are known for their ability to evade the immune response. "Vaccinated …

EMA approves updated Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines to fight Omicron variant
2 years, 4 months ago

EMA approves updated Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines to fight Omicron variant

NL Times  

The European Medicines Agency gave a positive recommendation to authorize the modified versions of the Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, which should provide better protect against the Omicron variant of the virus, the European Union's medicines watchdog said on Thursday. The committee judged that the modified vaccines provide a strong immune response against both the original variant, and the …

U.S. authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters targeting newest variants
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters targeting newest variants

LA Times  

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common Omicron strains. “Give a clear, forward-looking set of expectations.” Here’s the rub: The original vaccines still offer strong protection against severe disease and death from COVID-19 for most generally healthy people, especially if they got that important first booster dose. First, FDA …

US approves updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron variants
2 years, 4 months ago

US approves updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron variants

Al Jazeera  

Drugmaker Pfizer said it has doses ready to ship and can deliver up to 15 million shots by the end of next week. The United States has authorised booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines that target the most common Omicron strain, and shots could be available within days. “You’ll see me at the front of the line,” FDA vaccine chief …

You may have been spreading the omicron variant without knowing it
2 years, 4 months ago

You may have been spreading the omicron variant without knowing it

Salon  

While omicron subvariant BA.5 has revealed itself to be the most contagious and immune-evasive iteration of COVID-19 yet, scientists have known for a long time that many cases of COVID-19, regardless of variant, are completely asymptomatic. As the recent study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open makes clear, more than half of the people who contracted the omicron …

Omicron-targeted COVID vaccine gets approval: All you need to know
2 years, 4 months ago

Omicron-targeted COVID vaccine gets approval: All you need to know

Live Mint  

Late last year, the Omicron COVID variant was first spotted in South Africa and within months, it became the dominant coronavirus strain the world over. Owing to this, the experts have been working on an Omicron-specific vaccine that became a reality recently with Moderna Inc. receiving approval from the UK government for a Covid-19 booster shot that targets omicron. The …

How Omicron's BA.5 became a master of disguise, and what it means for COVID-19 surge
2 years, 5 months ago

How Omicron's BA.5 became a master of disguise, and what it means for COVID-19 surge

Firstpost  

BA.5 will not be the endgame. As the virus continues to circulate, this evolutionary trend will likely lead to the emergence of more transmissible variants that are capable of immune escape The omicron subvariant known as BA.5 was first detected in South Africa in February 2022 and spread rapidly throughout the world. Soon after researchers in South Africa reported the …

Novel COVID-19 vaccine offers superior protection against Omicron variants
2 years, 5 months ago

Novel COVID-19 vaccine offers superior protection against Omicron variants

Firstpost  

The vaccine, called Omnivax, increases neutralising antibody response against the BA.1 and BA.2.12.1 Omicron subvariants in pre-immunised mice 19-fold and eight-fold, respectively, compared with standard mRNA vaccines Washington: Scientists in the US have developed a new COVID-19 vaccine that offers superior immune protection against two viral subvariants of Omicron than standard mRNA shots. The vaccine, called Omnivax, increased neutralising antibody …

The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant
2 years, 5 months ago

The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant

NPR  

The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Matt Rourke/AP The BA.5 omicron subvariant, which is now the most prevalent coronavirus strain in the United States, is four times more resistant to COVID-19 vaccines, according to a new study. Sponsor Message Unvaccinated people have about a five times higher chance of …

Yet another highly infectious Omicron variant is raising concerns in India and beyond
2 years, 5 months ago

Yet another highly infectious Omicron variant is raising concerns in India and beyond

LA Times  

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super-contagious Omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. “It’s still really early on for us to draw too many conclusions,” said Matthew Binnicker, director of clinical virology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. “But it does …

Can new Omicron subvariants evade vaccine immunity?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can new Omicron subvariants evade vaccine immunity?

Al Jazeera  

Dr Khan on why COVID cases are rising and what we know about how past infections and vaccines interact with Omicron BA.4 and BA.5. The uptick in new COVID cases and hospital admissions is thought to be driven largely by new subvariants of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, known as BA.4 and BA.5. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and …

Tweaked COVID boosters in US must target newer omicron types
2 years, 6 months ago

Tweaked COVID boosters in US must target newer omicron types

Associated Press  

U.S. regulators told COVID-19 vaccine makers Thursday that any booster shots tweaked for the fall will have to add protection against the newest omicron relatives. And the current Pfizer and Moderna vaccines still offer strong protection against COVID-19’s worst outcomes as long as people have gotten already recommended boosters. The FDA’s decision comes after its scientific advisers earlier this week …

FDA advisors recommend updating COVID booster shot formula for fall
2 years, 6 months ago

FDA advisors recommend updating COVID booster shot formula for fall

LA Times  

Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration are recommending that some U.S. adults get a modified COVID-19 booster shot this fall that better matches the recent variants. Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisors voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak the shots to better match the most recent virus …

Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost Omicron protection
2 years, 6 months ago

Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost Omicron protection

LA Times  

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech studied two ways of updating their vaccine. Pfizer announced Saturday that tweaking its COVID-19 vaccine to better target the Omicron variant is safe and works — just days before regulators debate whether to offer Americans updated booster shots this fall. Pfizer and its partner BioNTech studied two ways of updating their shots — targeting just …

COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna 'provides good clinical protection' against Omicron subvariants
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna 'provides good clinical protection' against Omicron subvariants

ABC  

Moderna's experimental Omicron booster generates high levels of antibodies that neutralise subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, according to preliminary clinical trial data. Key points: Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are becoming the dominant forms of COVID-19 in Australia and abroad New data from Moderna shows an updated booster tailored to Omicron generates high levels of antibodies against BA.4 and BA.5 Moderna's …

Being ‘fully vaccinated’ but not boosted doesn’t help against Omicron, study finds
2 years, 6 months ago

Being ‘fully vaccinated’ but not boosted doesn’t help against Omicron, study finds

LA Times  

Two shots of COVID-19 vaccine without an additional booster offer essentially no lasting protection against infection with Omicron, and a coronavirus infection is as effective as a recent booster shot in preventing a new Omicron-fueled illness, researchers reported Wednesday. It is “essentially a new virus.” The passage of time since the last boost of immunity from either an infection or …

COVID mRNA vaccines can be quickly updated for new variants. So, where's my Omicron booster?
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID mRNA vaccines can be quickly updated for new variants. So, where's my Omicron booster?

ABC  

Since Omicron was declared a variant of concern at the end of November, it quickly swept the globe, becoming the dominant COVID variant in many countries including Australia. The process of tailoring mRNA vaccines for new variants is "very straightforward", says Archa Fox, an RNA biologist at the University of Western Australia. "Only about 10-20 per cent of antibodies bind …

Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past
2 years, 7 months ago

Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past

India Today  

The coronavirus mutant that is now dominant in the United States is a member of the omicron family but scientists say it spreads faster than its omicron predecessors, is adept at escaping immunity and might possibly cause more serious disease. A genetic trait that harkens back to the pandemic's past, known as a “delta mutation," appears to allow the virus …

Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past
2 years, 7 months ago

Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past

Associated Press  

The coronavirus mutant that is now dominant in the United States is a member of the omicron family but scientists say it spreads faster than its omicron predecessors, is adept at escaping immunity and might possibly cause more serious disease. A genetic trait that harkens back to the pandemic’s past, known as a “delta mutation,” appears to allow the virus …

The Omicron subvariant spreading across the U.S. shares an ominous trait with Delta
2 years, 7 months ago

The Omicron subvariant spreading across the U.S. shares an ominous trait with Delta

LA Times  

Coronavirus particles are seen under a microscope. A genetic trait that harks back to the pandemic’s past, known as a Delta mutation, appears to allow the virus “to escape preexisting immunity from vaccination and prior infection, especially if you were infected in the Omicron wave,” said Dr. Wesley Long, a pathologist at Houston Methodist in Texas. The Omicron subvariant gaining …

Omicron infection better at upping immunity than boosters, claims study
2 years, 7 months ago

Omicron infection better at upping immunity than boosters, claims study

India Today  

As coronavirus continues to infect people across the world, the latest trends in India show that hospitalisation rates are very low and the recovery is faster. A new study now reveals that Omicron infections produced even better immune responses than a booster shot in vaccinated people. The study conducted by vaccine maker BioNTech SE and the University of Washington reassures …

Recombinant COVID variants: What is Omicron XE?
2 years, 8 months ago

Recombinant COVID variants: What is Omicron XE?

Al Jazeera  

Dr Khan on how new ‘hybrid’ sub-variants of COVID form, and what benefits a third dose of the mRNA vaccine provides. This is thought to have been the case in the UK with the discovery of Omicron XE; a recombinant virus made up of the BA.1 and BA.2 sub-variants of Omicron. Update: Memory B cells persist after third COVID vaccine …

Worth A Shot: mRNA Boosters Give More Protection against Serious Consequence of Omicron, Says Study
2 years, 8 months ago

Worth A Shot: mRNA Boosters Give More Protection against Serious Consequence of Omicron, Says Study

News 18  

As the roll-out of the Covid vaccine booster shots slowly gathers pace across the country, a new study has strengthened evidence that people who received the third dose of an mRNA vaccine are much better protected from any severe illness that could be caused by the newly-emerging strains including Omicron. The findings of the latest study published in the peer-reviewed …

Covishield Has Least Neutralizing Power against Omicron’s BA.1 Variant, Boosters Needed: NIV Study
2 years, 8 months ago

Covishield Has Least Neutralizing Power against Omicron’s BA.1 Variant, Boosters Needed: NIV Study

News 18  

Covishield recipients with no history of Covid have shown the least neutralizing power against Omicron’s BA.1 variant, a study conducted by the ICMR-National Institute of Virology have found, indicating need for booster shots. Breakthrough cases jabbed with Covishield, however, had highest neutralizing antibodies against all variants studied, than recovered and Covid-naïve vaccinated individuals,” an ICMR scientist told The Times of …

What do we know about \'stealth omicron\' so far?
2 years, 8 months ago

What do we know about \'stealth omicron\' so far?

Deccan Chronicle  

What do we know about “stealth omicron” so far? It was given the “stealth” nickname because it looks like the earlier delta variant on certain PCR tests, says Kristen Coleman at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. In rare cases, early research indicates BA.2 can infect people even if they’ve already had an omicron infection. COVID-19 vaccines appear …

What do we know about “stealth omicron” so far?
2 years, 8 months ago

What do we know about “stealth omicron” so far?

Associated Press  

What do we know about “stealth omicron” so far? It was given the “stealth” nickname because it looks like the earlier delta variant on certain PCR tests, says Kristen Coleman at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. In rare cases, early research indicates BA.2 can infect people even if they’ve already had an omicron infection. Health officials also …

New Covid Vaccine from Austria Could Protect Against Omicron Variant, Says Study
2 years, 9 months ago

New Covid Vaccine from Austria Could Protect Against Omicron Variant, Says Study

News 18  

A new vaccine being developed by scientists in Austria is effective against all SARS-CoV-2 variants known to date, including Omicron, even in those who have not yet built up any immunity as a result of immunization, according to the preclinical data. The antigen-based vaccine developed at MedUni Vienna targets the receptor-binding domains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and induced a robust …

Another booster? A vaccine for omicron? Here's what could be next for COVID vaccines
2 years, 9 months ago

Another booster? A vaccine for omicron? Here's what could be next for COVID vaccines

NPR  

A vaccine for omicron? Here's what could be next for COVID vaccines Enlarge this image toggle caption Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Most vaccinated people will probably require yet another COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in the fall, a top Food and Drug Administration official said Monday. Sponsor Message "We could basically wait until …

Booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine needed to fight against Omicron, says study
2 years, 9 months ago

Booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine needed to fight against Omicron, says study

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Neutralising antibody levels waned after six months in those who were fully vaccinated against the coronavirus with Covishield, Covaxin and a mix of both — Covishield as the first dose and Covaxin as the second dose with regard to Omicron variant, a study done by the National Institute of Virology in Pune has indicated. The heterologous vaccination regimen …

Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID cases in US
2 years, 9 months ago

Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID cases in US

Associated Press  

With coronavirus cases rising in parts of Europe and Asia, scientists worry that an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant may soon push cases up in the United States too. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, told ABC’s “This Week” over the weekend that he also thinks the U.S. will likely face an “uptick” similar to …

Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
2 years, 9 months ago

Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

LA Times  

After about two months of falling COVID-19 cases, pandemic restrictions have been lifted across the U.S. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious-disease expert, told ABC’s “This Week” over the weekend that he also thinks the U.S. will face an “uptick” similar to what’s happening in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, where BA.2 is the dominant strain. It’s clear, …

Study reveals likely reason for ‘stealth’ Omicron’s recent success
2 years, 9 months ago

Study reveals likely reason for ‘stealth’ Omicron’s recent success

LA Times  

COVID-19 vaccines are holding up against “stealth” Omicron almost as well as they do against the original version of the variant, a new study finds. It’s based on the team’s finding that the virus, whose official name is BA.2, is only slightly better than the dominant BA.1 at evading the protective effects of COVID-19 vaccines. We were really talking about …

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