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As with any other ineradicable disease, prevention and treatment can be integrated into society.

“The findings re-emphasise the importance of short-range Covid transmission, with physical distancing and mask-wearing likely to be the most effective means of preventing infection.”

We’re making progress in the arms race against the virus, but work in the lab must be supported by public health measures.

Scientists are racing to establish the variant’s transmissibility, effect on immune system and chance of hospitalisation or death.

>"Staff at zoo in Belgium investigating cause of infections, which could be first reported cases in species"

"Outgoing chancellor says ‘act of national solidarity’ required to meet challenge of rapidly rising cases"

>"Swiss skiing holidays in doubt as country joins Spain in tightening travel rules to contain Omicron variant"

>"Analysis: the new coronavirus variant seems highly transmissible, but the big question is whether it causes severe disease. Either way, poorer nations will be hit hardest"

Prof Sir Andrew Pollard says most of those infected who are fully vaccinated will experience only mild symptoms.

>"Study says some individuals clear virus rapidly due to a strong immune response from existing T-cells, meaning tests record negative result"

>"1.28 million have coronavirus, but separate figures suggest the number of daily infections has declined 14%"

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"Part of the concern about Mu comes from the particular mutations it carries."

Delta won’t be the last variant. What will the next ones bring?