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What Is the Origin of COVID-19 Variants Like Omicron?
Summary by Ground News
People with weakened immune systems are more likely to get chronic infections and produce virus variants that bear multiple antibody-resistant mutations. While many distinct variations develop in immunocompromised individuals, their likelihood of spreading is small. The researchers hypothesize that a compromised immune reaction, particularly in the lower airways of these chronic patients, may delay complete recovery from the virus.
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