Omicron could help build herd immunity, says virologist


JOHANNESBURG: The omicron variant of coronavirus can help build herd immunity in societies due to its high transmissibility, South African virologists said on Thursday (Jan 13).

With milder symptoms and lower mortality rates, omicron differs from other strains, according to scientific data gathered over 50 days period after the variant was detected in South Africa and Botswana.

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Covid-19 , omicron , herd immunity , Gert Van Zyl

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