The Omicron Variant Is Surging. Here's What We've Learned so Far.

 

Liam Greenfield

Mr. Ippolito

Chemistry C-Even

Jan 27, 2022

 

Jesús, Erin Garcia de. “The Omicron Variant Is Surging. Here's What We've Learned so Far.” Science News, 23 Dec. 2021, www.sciencenews.org/article/omicron-coronavirus-covid-variant-severity-antibodies. 

 

In this article the author details the current Coronavirus situation with regards to the newer omicron variant. Due to the fact that this variant is relatively new there are many uncertainties. It is unclear whether or not the omicron causes as severe disease as its delta counterpart. Another notable fact is that omicron can evade antibodies and vaccines may be less effective against the omicron variant.  Despite this, T cells may fare better against omicrons than neutralizing antibodies, which gives us hope that eventually we will get coronavirus under control. 

 

In our current time coronavirus is still very relevant and as new variants emerge, it is important to stay educated, in order to best protect you and your family. This article can help the reader better understand the newer Omicron variant. By properly educating yourself you can also help debunk many myths that put the public in danger. 

 

This article had many strengths and weaknesses. The article was very well written and had clear sections that each described aspects of the omicron variant which helped direct the reader, however these sections were very lengthy which makes it more difficult to read and obtain the important information.