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 By Loni Prinsloo and Jason Gale

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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