Nature

Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Omicron lineages using real-time reverse transcriptase PCR assays and prospective comparison with genome sequencing

Omicron has become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant globally since December 2021, with distinct waves being associated with separate Omicron sublineages. Rapid detection of BA.1, BA.2, BA.4, and BA.5 ...
Nature

Survey on chest CT findings in COVID-19 patients in Okinawa, Japan: differences between the delta and omicron variants

Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, multiple variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been identified worldwide. These ...
Medical Xpress

Which test is best? Frequent versus infrequent testing for the omicron variant of COVID-19

Prior to the emergence of the omicron variant, frequent testing using RATs was known to be a better strategy than infrequent testing using PCR tests. RATs detect infection early, which allows for ...
Korea

Homegrown PCR test for COVID-19 detects omicron in just 3-4 hours

A homegrown PCR test that can detect the omicron variant of COVID-19 in just three to four hours on Dec. 30 made its domestic debut. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on Dec. 29 said the ...
EurekAlert!

Which test is best? Frequent versus infrequent testing for the Omicron variant of COVID-19

Researchers from Osaka University compare the sensitivity of RATs and PCR tests for the Omicron variant of COVID-19 Osaka, Japan - Testing plays a crucial role in humanity’s strategy to mitigate the ...