Characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant and Emerging Impact on Global Public Health

• Main Authors: Md. Rabiul Islam (Author), Waheeda Nasreen (Author), Ramisa Anjum (Author), Mohammad Shahriar (Author), Arpita Roy (Author), Kuldeep Dhama (Author), Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The discovery of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant has sparked alarm globally because of its rapid rate of infection and trespassing acquired immunity due to vaccination or natural infection. This heavily mutated variant is rapidly spreading around the world. Infected individuals with the O...