"Omega variant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Omega variants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Omega variant}} Omega variant (plural Omega variants)
  1. (neologism) A hypothetical, extremely virulent strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Coronavirus Synonyms: omega variant, Omega Variant

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