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WHAT IS Omicron? 

What Is Omicron? Understanding the COVID‑19 Variant That Changed Everything Introduction to the Omicron Variant The Omicron variant of COVID‑19 was first reported in South Africa in late November 2021. Within days, it spread across the world, raising alarm among health officials. Scientists discovered that Omicron had more than 30 mutations in its spike protein. […]