Omicron: High number of mutations reason for faster transmission of variant, says LNJP MD

The high number of mutations in the spike protein of the Omicron variant is responsible for faster transmission of COVID-19 virus, compared to the Delta variant, said Dr Suresh Kumar, MD of LNJP hospital New Delhi. Explaining the scientific difference between the two Coronavirus variants, Dr Kumar said there are 35 mutations in the spike protein of the Omicron…Continue Reading