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"The two sub-variants of Omicron are currently behind the rise in cases of coronavirus not only in our country, but also in Europe. They have the ability to escape better than the immune response that is created by a vaccine, from a previous re-infection," said in front of BTV, virologist from BAS Prof. Radostina Alexandrova.

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She specified that the fact that they manage to cause an infection does not mean that the immunity we have does not protect us from serious illness.

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“These subvariants escape neutralizing antibodies, which is natural.

Yes, infections do happen, but at the same time, the good news is that people who have been sick, sick and vaccinated have a very high level of protection in terms of getting seriously ill," explained the virologist.

She warned that vulnerable people should be wary of these sub-variants and it is important to get vaccinated.

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