December 10, 2021
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Most of the 43 cases of Omicron variant identified so far in the United States are in people who have been fully vaccinated, and one-third in people who have received a booster dose. This is stated in a report of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, quoted by BTA.
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–It is clear from the document that out of the 43 cases, 34 are in fully vaccinated people. Of these 34 people, 14 are also on a booster dose. In five booster doses, Omicron infection occurred before 14 days after booster vaccination.
Although the number is very small, it raises even more concerns that current coronavirus vaccines may offer less protection against Omicron.
Of the cases in the United States, 25 were aged 18-39 and 14 had traveled abroad. Six of those infected with Omicron had previously had a coronavirus infection.
Most of the infected have only mild symptoms, such as cough and fatigue. One person was hospitalized for two days.
