TAU Experts on Omicron: "Don't Panic"
Our COVID-19 researchers weigh in on the latest strain
15 December 2021
As scientists race to understand the newest Omicron variant of COVID-19, Tel Aviv University experts share insights - largely reassuring - on the situation.
The latest coronavirus strain dominating headlines was first discovered in South Africa in November. Cases have since emerged around the globe, including in Israel.
Under the auspices of TAU’s Center for Combating Pandemics, dozens of teams across campus are contributing to global efforts to understand and combat the pandemic. Here is what they are saying about Omicron: