WHO says Omicron strain of coronavirus is a ‘variant of concern’
A NEW Covid super-strain was officially named a "variant of concern" by the WHO on Friday evening - amid fears it has already spread to the UK. Variant B.1.1.529, now renamed Omicron has twice as many mutations as the delta strain and experts are cautioning that it could force countries back into lockdowns. Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/16857132/fears-omicron-in-uk-first-case-in-europe/ What is the Omicron variant? https://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/16865022/what-is-omicron-variant/ Secondary schools told to Covid test ALL pupils when they return to class after Christmas in bid to stop outbreaks https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16866302/secondary-schools-covid-test-pupils-christmas/ The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: http://www.thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139
