'We are learning this variant is more transmissible, and we are seeing evidence of this by the increased spread in our community,' the clinic said.
The Cleveland Clinic released data Friday stating that the COVID-19 Omicron variant is"more transmissible" compared to previous strains of the virus, after nearly a third of 3,000 COVID-19 daily tests conducted by the clinic yielded positive for Omicron. This represents a major spike in Omicron-positive cases seen throughout the Ohio-based health system, as just last week, the clinic reported that it was only seeing half the number of Omicron cases.
New research from The Cleveland Clinic shows that the COVID-19 Omicron variant is"more transmissible" than previously seen strains of the virus, and is likely more deadly for the unvaccinated. Here, the entrance sign to the clinic can be seen.The massive increase in Omicron cases comes just a day after the health system put out a press release advocating the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines while urging everyone to get vaccinated.
The press release also pointed to a recent study by the independent healthcare researcher the Commonwealth Fund, which showed that the vaccine"has profoundly curbed the pandemic's toll."
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