SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

November 2021 variant of SARS-CoV-2

The Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) is a variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) from South Africa on 24 November 2021.

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Risk of long COVID lower from Omicron compared to Delta variant, study suggests

The Omicron variant of coronavirus is less likely to cause long COVID than the Delta strain, new research suggests.

1 week ago • Sky News

Covaxin booster beats back Delta, Omicron variants: NIV

The researchers compared the efficacy of Covaxin after the second and third doses against the Delta variant, and also studied its efficacy against the Omicron..

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Moderna Says New Booster Shows 'Superior' Omicron Response 01:30

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Published 2 weeks ago

India detects the cases of Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5, first detected in Tamil Nadu 01:24

Credit: Oneindia - Published on May 23, 2022

Covid-19 update: India logs 2,364 new cases and 10 deaths in last 24 hours | Oneindia News 01:06

Credit: Oneindia - Published on May 19, 2022

Biden Admin Opens Up Another Round of Free At-Home COVID Tests Delivered by USPS 01:31

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Published on May 18, 2022

Covid-19 update: India logs 1,829 new cases and 33 deaths in last 24 hours | Oneindia News 01:06

Credit: Oneindia - Published on May 18, 2022

Increased Number of COVID-19 Deaths Among Vaccinated Americans 01:30