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CDC Study Says Omicron Variant's Incubation Period Is About 3 Days—Here's What That Means

CDC Study Says Omicron Variant's Incubation Period Is About 3 Days—Here's What That Means

It appears to be shorter than the incubation period of other COVID-19 variants, which is important when it comes to testing and transmission.


User: Health Magazine

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Uploaded: 2021-12-29

Duration: 00:47

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