The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
was less common among omicron cases compared to delta variant cases. People who tested negative for COVID-19 were not included in the data.
The omicron variant is at least twice as contagious as delta and at least four times as contagious as the original version of the coronavirus. Omicron is more likely than delta to reinfect individuals who previously had COVID-19 and to cause "breakthrough infections" in vaccinated people while also attacking the unvaccinated. On Jan. 15, The World Health Organization previously reported a record 15 million new COVID-19 cases for the week of Jan. 3-9, a 55% increase from the previous week, according to the Associated Press.
To stop variants from emerging, scientists emphasize the need to wear masks and get vaccinated. While omicron is better able to avoid immunity than delta, experts stated, vaccines still offer protection, and booster shots lower serious illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.This story was reported from Washington, D.C.
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