How long does Omicron last? When you are most contagious with Covid variant and how the symptoms compare
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Omicron survives much longer on plastic and skin than earlier COVID variants, new study finds | Euronews
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Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection in residents of long-term care facilities in England (VIVALDI): a prospective, cohort study - The Lancet Healthy Longevity
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Information for Persons Who Are Immunocompromised Regarding Prevention and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Context of Currently Circulating Omicron Sublineages — United States, January 2023 | MMWR
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