Omicron awareness

A person gets tested for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) amid a potential third wave of infections caused by the spread of the Omicron variant. (REUTERS / Representational Image)
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Study finds one in 10 people might still be infectious for Covid after 10 days

The study found that 13 per cent of people still exhibited clinically-relevant levels of virus after 10 days, meaning they could potentially still be infectious

A person is tested for Covid-19 in Times Square as the Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread in Manhattan, New York City, US, December 20, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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5 reasons why you shouldn’t care less about Omicron variant

Small toy figures are seen in front of a displayed South Africa flag and words "Omicron SARS-CoV-2" in this illustration taken, November 27, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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South African study points to end of acute Omicron pandemic phase

A logo is pictured on the headquarters of the World Health Orgnaization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, June 25, 2020. Photo :Reuters
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WHO: still too soon to say if Omicron more transmissible than Delta

The EU flag is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration Photo: Reuters
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EU regulator backs J&J Covid-19 booster dose for adults

Omicron is a wake-up call for Covid-19 vaccine developers
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Omicron is a wake-up call for Covid-19 vaccine developers

Omicron: Don't panic, be aware
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Omicron: Don't panic, be aware