Scientists believe the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, also known as B.1.1.529, has dozens of mutations, fueling concerns it could be more transmissible. The variant has an estimated 50 mutations – most on spike proteins, and many more mutations than the…

Dr. Seheult illustrates what we know about the coronavirus variants first discovered in California and New York. Will these SARS-CoV-2 variants be more transmissible or cause more severe COVID 19 disease? Learn what the research and experts say so far…