Omicron variant isolated by HKU team(1/2)

Photo taken on Dec.1, 2021 shows the Omicron variant isolated by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) team. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Yongnuo)

Researchers at the Department of Microbiology at HKU have succeeded in the isolation of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant from clinical specimens on Wednesday. It will enable the development and production of vaccines against Omicron.

Photo taken on Dec.1, 2021 shows members of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) team. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Yongnuo)