Omicron COVID Variant Could Impact Antibody Effectiveness, OU's Chief COVID Officer Says

OU Health's Chief COVID Officer Dr. Dale Bratzler said the Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations from the original virus.

Sunday, November 28th 2021, 10:42 am

By: Ashley Holden

OKLAHOMA CITY -

Health officials around the world are racing to prepare for a new COVID-19 variant.

Experts said the Omicron variant appears to spread easily.

OU Health's Chief COVID Officer Dr. Dale Bratzler said the Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations from the original virus.

Dr. Bratzler also said the effectiveness of monoclonal antibody treatments could be impacted.

He still recommends people get vaccinated or get their booster shot.

Ashley Holden

Ashley Holden joined the News 9 team in June 2018. She's excited to call Oklahoma her new home. Before arriving at News 9, Ashley reported and anchored for three years at the NBC affiliate in Davenport, Iowa. While in the Quad Cities market, along the Ill