Since its debut two years ago, the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has demonstrated its remarkable adaptability and transmissibility, defying many virological preconceptions held prior to the pandemic. Its lineage has expanded to include a formidable array of descendants, exhibiting an enhanced ability to evade immune defenses and seek out new hosts. The possibility exists that Omicron could become an enduring presence in our lives, evolving much like the seasonal influenza virus. However, researchers caution that the virus harbors the potential to catch us off guard, particularly if we slacken our vigilance.
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Computer simulation suggests mutant strains of COVID-19 emerged in response to human behavior
-Nagoya University
Study finds risk factors for severe COVID-19 cases in children
-UT Southwestern Medical Center
Long COVID happens in nursing homes, too, study finds
-Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
What leads people to take action on disease prevention?
-Osaka University
Significant "post-COVID" resurgence in invasive meningococcal disease
-Institut Pasteur
Fourth dose of COVID vaccine boosts protection in patients with rheumatic disease
-Mass General Brigham
-University of Cambridge
How tiny hinges bend the infection-spreading spikes of a coronavirus
-SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
-Stockholm University
The Next Phase in Monitoring Wild Animals for COVID-19
-Tufts University
Survey finds many Americans are letting their guard down during respiratory illness season
-Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
WHO updates its guidance on treatments for COVID-19
-BMJ
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