The novel SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern (VOC) Omicron (lineage B.1.1.529), together with four existing VOC variants, has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of vaccines and the potential for a new wave of the pandemic (Figures 1 and 2) . This new strain was first detected in in November 2021 in South Africa and among international cases with a travel history from southern African countries. However, community transmission with associated clusters has now been reported in several countries. According to the COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update published by the WHO, a total of 76 countries have reported confirmed cases of the Omicron variant, as of December 14, 2021 (Figure 3)……
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