With the new variant already leaving people across the world fretting, low vaccination rates in developing countries is emerging as a major cause of concern. Omicron, the new variant of the Covid-19 emerging from the southern African region, has been classified as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In South Africa, a novel Covid-19 variety has been discovered. What makes the Omicron form of Covid-19 unique? Are there any differences in the symptoms?