(Oladimeji Ewumi/ Healthline) — As the holiday season hits full swing, a new COVID-19 Omicron variant has come knocking on the door, potentially disrupting plans for many.
The variant was discovered at the end of November, and researchers are still studying Omicron to understand better its transmissibility as well as the effect of vaccines on neutralizing the virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source.
Experts say the Omicron variant appears to spread far faster than other COVID variants. They remain unsure if it leads to less severe symptoms than other variants.
Despite the rise of the new variant, experts say it’s still possible to celebrate the holiday. But they stress that it is best to take safety measures to protect everyone’s health while enjoying holiday traditions. (…)