WHO "Omicron, In Local Transmission, Cases Double Every 1.5 to 3 Days"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] The World Health Organization (WHO) analyzed on the 18th that in areas where the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading within the community, the number of infections is doubling every 1.5 to 3 days.
According to WHO, the Omicron variant has been detected in 89 countries.
WHO assessed that the Omicron variant is spreading rapidly in countries where population immunity has increased due to vaccinations and other factors. It is unclear whether this is due to Omicron's immune evasion or increased transmissibility.
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More data will likely be needed to understand the effectiveness of vaccines against the Omicron variant.
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