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Omicron
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Omicron may not be the final variant, but it may be the final variant of concern
It is controversial whether viruses are alive, but – like all living things – they do evolve. This…
How can scientists update coronavirus vaccines for omicron? A microbiologist answers 5 questions about how Moderna and Pfizer could rapidly adjust mRNA vaccines
If the omicron variant of the coronavirus is different enough from the original variant, it’s possible that existing…
Omicron is the new COVID kid on the block: Five steps to avoid, ten to take immediately
South Africa reacted with outrage to travel bans, first triggered by the UK, imposed on it in the…
The Hunt For Coronavirus Variants: How The New One Was Found And What We Know So Far
Since early in the COVID pandemic, the Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa has been monitoring changes…