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COVID-19: What do we know about the Omicron Variant?

January 9, 2022
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The Omicron Variant is different from other types of the virus because it has more mutations than its other cousins. This might mean that it is more transmissible and evasive than the other varieties. Its lack of protective antibodies could make it difficult to detect with a conventional COVID test. Scientists are working to find […]

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What Do We Know About Delta Variant of COVID-19?

January 9, 2022
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This new virus is very different from its predecessors, the Alpha and Beta variants. It has a higher viral load and is capable of spreading the virus earlier than the former variants. As a result, the CDC classifies this virus as a “variant of concern” because of its increased transmissibility, increased severity of disease, and […]