Omicron vs Delta: battle of coronavirus mutants is critical

As the Omicron coronavirus variant spreads in southern Africa and pops up in countries all around the world, scientists are anxiously watching a battle play out that could determine the future of the pandemic. Can the latest competitor to the world-dominating Delta overthrow it?Some scientists, poring over data from South Africa and the United Kingdom, suggest Omicron could emerge the victor.“It’s still early days, but increasingly, data is starting to trickle in, suggesting that Omicron is…

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