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Rospotrebnadzor said the samples were taken in July in Moscow, adding that the patients all have a mild form of the virus and have not been hospitalized. "Centaurus" was first detected in May in India.
Omicron Variant of COVID-19
Omicron variant is a mutated strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with faster transmissibility and enhanced virulence compared to the original COVID-19 virus.
Omicron variant is a mutated strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with faster transmissibility and enhanced virulence compared to the original COVID-19 virus.
‘Five genomic sequences assigned to the BA.2.75 subvariant of the Omicron strain have been added to the VGARus (Virus Genome Aggregator of Russia) database.’
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"Centaurus" is believed to be highly transmissible. Source-IANS
Next COVID Threat: BA.5 Omicron Subvariant is Now Dominant in US
Watch out: BA.5 Omicron subvariant, now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, made up almost 80 per cent of new COVID-19 infections in the country.
Watch out: BA.5 Omicron subvariant, now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, made up almost 80 per cent of new COVID-19 infections in the country.
How Effective is the Second mRNA Booster Against Omicron Variants?
Second booster provides greater protection against Omicron variants. Also, reduces the need for COVID-19-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Second booster provides greater protection against Omicron variants. Also, reduces the need for COVID-19-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Is COVID-19 Variant 'Omicron' More Infectious Than Others?
The answer is yes. Omicron is more infectious than other variants of COVID-19, but individuals had higher levels of effective antibodies to the variant.
The answer is yes. Omicron is more infectious than other variants of COVID-19, but individuals had higher levels of effective antibodies to the variant.
