Denmark preprint study concludes that “Stealth” Omicron BA.2 is more transmissible than BA.1 in unvaccinated people and vaccines still offer protection.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 9, 2022

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Source:
‘Stealth’ Omicron is more infectious than Omicron, but vaccines still protect

Reference:
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC subvariants BA.1 and BA.2: Evidence from Danish Households

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