Veneto study on the Omicron variant and on the efficacy of vaccines: the first results

On 23rd December a network of different collaborations and research projects, funded by the European Commission, finalized the in vitro analyzes testing the neutralizing capacity of antibodies against Omicron and estimating the protective efficacy of vaccines.

Evelina Tacconelli, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Verona and Coordinator of the European Project ORCHESTRA, of which the Veneto Region is also Partner, expresses satisfaction:

"This collaboration with IZSV is a ..."

See Italian media for relevant articles:

https://www.bellunopress.it/2021/12/27/variante-omicron-ed-efficacia-dei-vaccini-antonia-ricci-dg-izsve-protezione-notevolmente-ridotta-da-2-dosi-rialzo-significativo-con-3a-dose/

https://www.askanews.it/cronaca/2021/12/27/coronavirus-izsve-variante-omicron-ed-efficacia-dei-vaccini-2-pn_20211227_00091/

http://www.cronacadiverona.com/omicron-buona-la-terza-i-primi-risultati-sperimentali-nellazienda-ospedaliera/