The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2: Understanding the known and living with unknowns.
Clin Transl Med
; 11(12): e685, 2021 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1739147
ABSTRACT
The recently discovered Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly burst into the public and scientific eye, being detected in more than 26 countries around the world. Given its more than 50 mutations, there is widespread concern about its public health impact, leading the World Health Organization to designate it a variant of concern. This Commentary provides a summary of current knowledge and unknowns about this viral variant as of December 2, 2021 and summarizes the key questions that need to be rapidly answered.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
Topics:
Vaccines
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Variants
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
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Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Transl Med
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ctm2.685
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