COVID-19 live updates: Is ‘Deltacron’ a real variant?
The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Known as SARS-CoV-2, the virus has resulted in more than 310 million infections and over 5.4 million deaths. Keep up to date with the latest research and information about COVID-19 here. The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently monitoring five variants of concern: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron. 01/11/2022 12:45 GMT — Omicron infection: What are the symptoms? How are the symptoms of an Omicron infection different from those of an infection with the Delta variant? In an effort to answer this question, a new MNT Snapshot Feature reviews and compares the symptoms of the two variants. MNT also reached out for expert advice on preventing, detecting, and treating a mild Omicron infection at home. Read the entire feature here. A total of 20 million people are now on lockdown in China, as the country has detected an Omicron outbreak in the city o...