The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared the new variant emerging from South Africa B.1.1.529, a 'Variant of Concern' (VOC). The agency said that the preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of reinfection with this variant dubbed as Omicron. What is Omicron? How will it impact vaccines? Is it more transmissible?
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