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WHO Gives Name To New Variant Of Covid-19: Omicron

The newly detected Covid-19 variant B.1.1529 has been designated as "omicron" by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on November 26. The cases of the new variant have rapidly been rising in South Africa. The WHO also termed it as a ''variant of concern'', saying it can spread at faster rates than other variants. ''Preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of reinfection with this variant,'' added WHO. 

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 - 02:12 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

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