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Analysis: Experts Gain New Information on Omicron as the Spike Persists

Since the onset of the US Omicron wave in mid-December, the highly infectious mutation has caused a sharp spike in cases and returned much of the country to levels of hospitalization, testing and caution not seen since earlier days of the coronavirus pandemic. As the wave has progressed throughout the country, scientists and policymakers have gained new insights about the Omicron variant, informing responses by governments, business, and individuals. Almost a month since the Omicron wave began in earnest, we know significantly more about the variant’s interactions with tests, its severity, and new variants on the horizon.

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