COVID-19

COVID-19: What does Omicron variant mean for herd immunity?



Omicron cases are surging across Canada, prompting more provinces to impose strict measures as the variant launches COVID-19 infections to record highs.

As those case numbers grow, so do more questions over what the more contagious variant means for us.

How long will it take to test positive for the virus if you’re infected with Omicron? What treatments are available against this variant? What about herd immunity? And are face shields effective? Jeff Semple gets the answers from Dr. Dan Gregson and Dr. Christopher Labos.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8466314/covid-pcr-test-shortage-canada/

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