Omicron may be mild, but ‘concerning elements’ keep experts on alert
Scientists across the world work to understand more about variant’s structure and hazards compared with other strains
29 November 2021 - 19:12
The WHO is working with researchers around the globe to better understand the new coronavirus variant after health experts in SA, where Omicron was first detected, said it appeared to cause only mild symptoms...
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