The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned its 194 member states that the Omicron variant of the coronavirus poses a "very high" risk, and could lead to severe consequences. #WHO #Omicronvariant #bbcnews #ALJAZEERA

In anticipation of increased case numbers as the variant, first reported last week, spreads, the UN health agency urged its 194 member states to accelerate vaccination of high-priority groups and ensure plans were in place to maintain health services. 

“Omicron has an unprecedented number of spike mutations, some of which are concerned for their potential impact on the trajectory of the pandemic,” the WHO said. 

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