Omicron variant 'highly uncertain', may require a stringent response, say scientists
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The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies in the UK, which met recently, said the government should start preparing now for a "potentially significant" wave of infections while data on the variant is being collected and analysed.
London: The newly detected Omicron variant of coronavirus is "highly uncertain" but may require a "very stringent response", scientists have said. According to the scientists, it is "highly likely" that Omicron can escape immunity caused by previous infection or vaccination "to some extent".
The existing Delta variant is already more resistant to vaccines than the original version of the virus found in Wuhan, BBC reported.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies in the UK, which met recently, said the government should start preparing now for a "potentially significant" wave of infections while data on the variant is being collected and analysed.
