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Reinfections three times more likely with Omicron: South African research

Name: Reinfections three times more likely with Omicron: South African research
Uploaded: 2021-12-03T08:09:00Z
Description: A preliminary study by South African scientists published Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three times more likely to cause reinfections compared to the Delta or Beta strains.The findings, based on data collected by the country's health system, provide the first epidemiological evidence about Omicron's ability to evade immunity from prior infection.

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Updated:3rd Dec, 2021 at 1:39 PM

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