Graphic shows why scientists are so worried about Omicron
Graphic shows why scientists are so worried about Omicron
Scientists are racing to understand the effects of Omicron’s ‘constellation’ of mutations (Picture: COG-UK)
Scientists have published a model illustrating the sheer number of mutations in the Omicron variant which are driving fears of a fresh surge in Covid cases.
The new strain has 50 mutations, of which 32 are in the spike protein – the part of the virus which matters most in how it interacts…