It is unknown how long the Covid-19 booster shots will remain effective. — AP
A month after it was first detected in southern Africa, Omicron is now known to be far more contagious than previous variants of Covid-19 but appears to cause a less severe illness than its predecessors.
What isn't clear is how the newest variant will change the face of the pandemic.
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