Why the Omicron variant causes less severe disease

ScienceDaily
Jan 24, 2022, 8:37 pm109 pts
A new study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is less effective than Delta at blocking a cellular defense mechanism against viruses, the so-called 'interferon response'. Moreover, cell culture findings indicate that eight important COVID-19 drugs and drug candidates remain effective against Omicron.

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