The new COVID-19 variant Omicron is not a common cold and should not be taken lightly, warned the World Health Organization (WHO).
Several studies from South Africa, the US, and the UK have shown that the infections caused by the highly transmissible variant are generally mild, with less hospitalization required.
"Omicron is not the common cold," WHO epidemiologist Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said in a tweet.
"While some reports show a reduced risk of hospitalization of Omicron compared ...
The new COVID-19 variant Omicron is not a common cold and should not be taken lightly, warned the World Health Organization (WHO).
Several studies from South Africa, the US, and the UK have shown that the infections caused by the highly transmissible variant are generally mild, with less hospitalization required.
"Omicron is not the common cold," WHO epidemiologist Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said in a tweet.
"While some reports show a reduced risk of hospitalization of Omicron compared ...