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New COVID strain Omicron classified as ‘Variant of Concern’. 10 points

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Here is all that we know about the virus so far:  What did WHO say?  WHO said Omicron may spread more quickly than other forms, and preliminary evidence suggested there is an increased risk of reinfection.

This variant has a large number of mutations, some of which are concerning. The number of cases of this variant appears to be increasing in almost all provinces in South Africa.

Based on the evidence presented indicative of a detrimental change in COVID-19 epidemiology, the Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) has advised the WHO that this variant should be designated as a VOC, and the WHO has designated B.1.1.529 as a VOC, named Omicron, the statement said. Moderna to develop new booster shot The US

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