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    The strain identified as B.1.1.529 is causing some travel restrictions from some African countries, and medical science is rushing to understand its potential impact on the global stage.

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    • The strain identified as #B11529 is causing travel restrictions, and medical science is rushing to understand its potential impact on the global stage. #Omicron https://t.co/5rdERrxoFt

  • Mashup Score: 8

    All viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, change over time. Most changes have little to no impact on the virus’ properties. However, some changes may affect the virus’s properties, such as how easily it spreads, the associated disease severity, or the performance of vaccines, therapeutic medicines, diagnostic tools, or other public health and social measures. WHO, in…

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    • If you want more information about the #COVID19 #VariantofConcern #B11529 aka #Omicron check out the @WHO website on #Variants that has been updated and link to our statement from the TAG on virus evolution https://t.co/lw4DieoEEX https://t.co/V2RzZoiDan