Tag: Omicron

While Delta wiped out the variants that preceded it, Omicron has not eliminated Delta

The researchers began by analysing over 80 different neutralising antibodies reported to be generated after vaccination against the surface spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19

While Delta has two mutations on the receptor-binding domain of the spike protein, Omicron has 15. This has resulted in evasion from antibody binding, necessary for protection.

100% of test serum samples showed neutralization of the Delta variant and more than 90% of serum samples showed neutralization of the Omicron variant

The analysis by IHME shows that increasing mask use to 80% will have a huge effect on cases, hospitalizations, and deaths

Indigenously developed RT-PCR test for economical, variant-proof, and express use

The TaqPath COVID-19 assays detect SARS-CoV-2 infections by identifying the presence of three gene targets from the orf1a/b, S, and N regions of the virus