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Why Omicron Might Stick Around

September 22, 2022

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Omicron, the 13th named variant of the coronavirus, seems to have a remarkable capacity to evolve new tricks.

BY CARL ZIMMER | NYTimes Science | Disclosure

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Why Omicron Might Stick Around

Omicron, the 13th named variant of the coronavirus, seems to have a remarkable capacity to evolve new tricks.

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