An official from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said early signs show that most Omicron coronavirus cases are 'mild'.
The representative also said that no evidence suggests that coronavirus vaccines are less effective against the new variant.
WHO has suggested "most" cases so far are not severe whilst adding there is still a lot not yet known about Omicron, reported The Mirror.
The organisation's remarks follow the health ministry of Botswana's declaration yesterday that nearly 80 per cent of Omicron variant cases in the country were asymptomatic.WHO said more than 40 different mutations within Omicron have already been identified.Some mutations of the virus indicate an increased risk of quicker transmission, said the WHO
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