Omicron less severe than Delta but still poses danger for unvaccinated: WHO

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The highly infectious Omicron coronavirus variant causes less severe disease than the Delta strain but it remains a \u0022dangerous virus\u0022, particularly for those who are unvaccinated, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday (Jan 12). Speaking at a news briefing, director general Tedro

The highly infectious Omicron coronavirus variant causes less severe disease than the Delta strain but it remains a"dangerous virus", particularly for those who are unvaccinated, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday .

"We mustn't allow this virus a free ride or wave the white flag, especially when so many people around the globe remain unvaccinated," he said.

 

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