Omicron Subvariant Detected in 40 Countries, Including U.S. - The Washington Informer

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Omicron Subvariant Detected in 40 Countries, Including U.S. - The Washington Informer

Scientists are now closely monitoring a new mutation of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, the World Health Organization confirmed Wednesday.

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