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Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

A two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination provides just 33% protection against infection by the omicron variant of the coronavirus, but 70% protection against hospitalization, according to a large-scale analysis in South Africa released Tuesday.

Associated Press

Dec 14, 2021, 6:51 AM

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