The spread of the Omicron variant has given scientists an unsettling answer: repeatedly, sometimes within months. Source: New York Times
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Omicron Variant Spreading Twice as Quickly as Delta in South Africa
By Gotham Rex on December 4, 2021
A new mathematical analysis strengthens concerns about the effects of the new variant on the pandemic’s course. Source: New York Times
Vaccines Are Effective Against the New York Variant, Studies Find
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2021
The research adds to a growing number of findings suggesting the Pfizer and Moderna shots are protective against the variants identified so far. Source: New York Times
A New Coronavirus Variant Is Spreading in New York, Researchers Report
By Gotham Rex on February 24, 2021
The variant contains a mutation thought to help the virus dodge the immune system, scientists said. Source: New York Times