Speculation arises regarding reports that the Omicron variant may have originated in an untreated HIV patient. This is linked to the fact that Pfizer’s new COVID-19 therapeutic pill utilizes a protease inhibitor commonly used in HIV treatments.
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Speculation arises regarding reports that the Omicron variant may have originated in an untreated HIV patient. This is linked to the fact that Pfizer’s new COVID-19 therapeutic pill utilizes a protease inhibitor commonly used in HIV treatments.
Uche Blackstock, Genomic Surveillance, Travel Ban Efficacy
Dr. Uche Blackstock explained on NBC that South Africa's excellent genomic surveillance system is why the variant was identified there first. She noted that travel bans are generally ineffective once a variant has already been identified on multiple continents.