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Omicron variant spread to 89 countries, cases doubling in 3 days: WHO
Npnews24 | 18/12/2021 08:46 PM | Click to read full article
The hyper mutated Omicron variant of Covid-19 has now spread to about 89 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.
Omicron is a highly divergent variant with a high number of mutations, including 26-32 in the spike protein, some of which are concerning and may be associated with immune escape potential and higher transmissibility.
