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WHO says early indications are that most Omicron cases are mild
A World Health Organisation official has said no severe cases of the Omicron variant have been identified so far – although the number of reported infections remains low.
They also said there is no evidence so far to suggest the efficacy of the vaccines has been reduced by Omicron.
Vaccine makers are being told not to develop a new vaccine and to simply make minor adjustments to the current jabs, as is done with flu vaccines every year.
The spokesperson said more than 40 different mutations have been identified with the Omicron variant and countries should step up their disease surveillance to detect cases early.
