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Why we should do our best to avoid catching the Omicron Variant

Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant of corona from South Africa.

The Omicron variant, we're told, is less severe than other variants. And that has furthered the idea that COVID-19 poses less of a risk than in the past. But does that mean we shouldn't worry whether we catch it or not? The experts say we should still do all we can to avoid it.


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By Joe Axiaq, Allan Lee

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The Omicron variant, we're told, is less severe than other variants. And that has furthered the idea that COVID-19 poses less of a risk than in the past. But does that mean we shouldn't worry whether we catch it or not? The experts say we should still do all we can to avoid it.



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