Covid-19: Do vaccines work against omicron—and other questions answered
Elisabeth Mahase
Abstract
The SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant, first detected South Africa on 24 November, has now been found in 57 countries. Elisabeth Mahase looks at what we know about it so far, including how well treatments and vaccines work
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)VirologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Work (physics)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)PhysicsOutbreakPathologyDiseaseThermodynamicsSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchCOVID-19 epidemiological studiesVaccine Coverage and Hesitancy