Research Indicates Vaccines Provide Reduced Effectiveness Against Omicron
Researchers suggest virus evolved in a way to dodge vaccine-induced immunity
Syringes at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Kedren Community Health Center, in South Central Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 16, 2021. Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty Images
The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is much more effective at infecting people vaccinated against the COVID-19 disease it causes, a review of research on the subject suggests.
Research also indicates vaccination provides less protection against serious disease upon Omicron infection.
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
