Omicron variant in 'fluid motion', scientists coordinating with S. Africa: Dr Anthony Fauci

Dr Anthony Fauci, America's leading infectious disease expert, stated that the new Covid-19 Omicron variant is in 'fluid motion' and that US scientists are coordinating with South African scientists.

America's top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said that the new Covid-19 Omicron variant is in "fluid motion" in South Africa and the US scientists are in "very active" communication with their colleagues in that country to test the strain, get facts and find out whether or not it evades the antibodies.

The new potentially more contagious B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from South Africa on November 24 and has also been identified in Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel.