From WesternJournal.com…
A new study conducted by a team of scientists at the University of Hong Kong found that the omicron variant “infects and multiplies 70 times faster than the Delta variant and original SARS-CoV-2.”
The study also found that omicron “replicated less efficiently (more than 10 times lower) in the human lung tissue than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, which may suggest lower severity of disease.”
Dr. Michael Chan Chi-wai, the lead researcher, issued a warning. He said that “a very infectious virus may cause more severe disease and death even though the virus itself may be less pathogenic.” Because prior studies have shown that “the Omicron variant can partially escape immunity from vaccines and past infection, the overall threat from Omicron variant is likely to be very significant.”
