The results of a long-awaited trial into the effects of booster jabs suggest that they may be a critical weapon against the Omicron variantBooster jabs “massively” strengthen the body’s defences against Covid, according to key results that have raised hopes of strong protection from the Omicron variant. A third dose not only increased antibody levels thirtyfold, but roughly tripled levels of T-cells, a part of the immune system that experts believe could be the critical weapon against the heavily mutated Omicron strain. Sponsored• Germany has imposed a de-facto lockdown on the unvaccinated• EU health chiefs estimate that Omicron could displace Delta by the spring• The total number of Omicron case across Britain has risen to 42• Omicron has become dominant in South Africa as infection rates surgeThe long-awaited results of the trial underpin Britain’s decision to press ahead with a mass booster campaign.

Source: The Times December 03, 2021 11:12 UTC