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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]lapucelle
(18,276 posts)8. According to the experts, omicron's transmissibility is still unknown.
Transmissibility: Currently, it is unknown how efficiently the Omicron variant can spread from person to person. The replacement of Delta by Omicron as the predominant variant in South Africa raises concerns that the Omicron variant may be more transmissible than Delta, but due to the low number of cases in South Africa when Omicron emerged, it is unclear if this variant is more transmissible than the Delta variant. Further, the relatively small number of cases documented to date makes it difficult to estimate transmissibility. Analysis of the changes in the spike protein indicate that the Omicron variant is likely to have increased transmission compared to the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, but it is difficult to infer if it is more transmissible than Delta.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/science-briefs/scientific-brief-omicron-variant.html
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We've always known that having the virus gives you some immunity. The question
Scrivener7
Dec 2021
#7
COVID in Africa has confused scientists for 2 years now. No one really knows yet
NickB79
Dec 2021
#16
And it's already clear that data coming out of UK on omicron isn't going to be the same as
LisaL
Dec 2021
#17
Too early in that variant's life span to answer your question accurately ...
KY_EnviroGuy
Dec 2021
#24