This doesn’t mean that people should cancel their plans regarding the Covid-19 vaccines. Getting the shots is probably the only way that will help people keep SARS-CoV-2 away, or, in case of an infection with it, have mild symptoms.
Researchers believe that because the Omicron variant managed to infect several people in South Africa, it means that this variation has already found a way to mess up human immunity.
Scientists all over the world are looking for ways to foretell the virus’ next moves. They are searching for pathogens and hints, and they are also following the results of the mutation in the variants we know exist so far. Scientists are watching out for other variations that can appear, and they have the possibility in mind that the virus is going to evolve even more. However, these are all assumptions.