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Omicron lasts three days less than Delta for boosted - Study
The study also found that people with Omicron are significantly less likely to lose their sense of smell.
Sat Apr 09 2022
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Omicron: Singapore expects greater infection wave than Delta
Given the higher transmissibility of the Omicron variant, Singapore is likely to experience an infection wave that is greater than that of Delta.
Wed Jan 05 2022
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Hospital stay risk for Omicron is 40-45 pct lower than Delta - UK study
Imperial College researchers said the risk of any visit to the hospital with Omicron was between 20 pct and 25 pct lower than with Delta.
Thu Dec 23 2021
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Omicron infections appear no less severe than Delta; COVID-19 lowers sperm count, motility
Sperm quality is impaired for months for some people after recovery from COVID-19, researchers have found.
Tue Dec 21 2021
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Omicron variant probably more transmissible than Delta, says Khairy
The new COVID-19 B.1.1.529 variant, now named Omicron, is probably more transmissible than the Delta variant, but it is not yet known how virulent the virus is, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue Nov 30 2021