Good news! US scientists develop novel Covid-19 vaccine that offers superior protection against Omicron variants
The vaccine, called Omnivax, increased neutralising antibody response against the BA.1 and BA.2.12.1 Omicron subvariants in pre-immunised mice 19-fold and eight-fold, respectively, compared with standard mRNA vaccines.
Jul 20, 2022, 16:43 PM ISTCovid-19 virus continues to evolve, new variants will emerge, warns WHO
According to WHO, the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to evolve. With such intense transmission worldwide, further variants, including recombinants, will emerge. “This is expected."
Apr 13, 2022, 10:07 AM IST