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    Over half of people infected with the omicron variant didn't know it, a study finds

    These undiagnosed infections could be a major factor in the rapid transmission of the omicron variant, the researchers said.
    by Shauneen Miranda Aug 19, 2022 1 minute
    The majority of people likely infected with the omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware, according to a study from a medical center in Los Angeles, Calif.

    The majority of people likely infected with the omicron variant that causes COVID-19 were not aware they contracted the virus, which likely played a role in the rapid spread of omicron, according to a study published this week.

    Researchers at Cedars-Sinai,

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