Fig 5B: repeat w/ live Omicron previous pseudotype study findings that Om does not induce cell syncytia (cell-cell fusion, which is highly pathogenic/inflammatory).

Fig 5D: confirm much reduced lung epithelial replication (an order of magnitude).

All-in-all Om looks distinct. pic.twitter.com/IJXuEHjZV2

— Devan Sinha (@DevanSinha) December 30, 2021