Is Omicron Variant more dangerous than Delta?
It’s not clear whether the presence of Omicron causes more severe illness.
New Delhi: Having identified the coronavirus variant B.1.1.529, called ‘Omicron,’ an outbreak that is causing concern earlier this week.
The World Health Organization or which on Sunday announced the latest information amid increasing concerns around the globe. Around the globe.
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- In the words of the, WHO preliminary research suggests an increased chance of getting reinfected with the Omicron variant: Patients who had previously been diagnosed with COVID-19 may be more likely to get infected again with this variant.
- It’s not clear whether ‘Omicron’ is transmissible (it is more easily transmitted from one person to another) than the Delta and other variations. At present, tests using RT-PCR can identify the strain.
- WHO works with partners in the field to better understand the potential effects of this vaccine variant.
- It’s not clear whether the infection caused by ‘Omicron’ is a cause of more severe disease. There is no evidence to indicate that the symptoms associated with Omicron are distinct from those associated with other types of.
- Initial data suggests an increased number of hospitals across South Africa, but this could be due to a rise in the number of people suffering from the disease rather than the specific infection with “Omicron.” The first reported cases occurred within the college population (younger individuals that tend to suffer from less severe symptoms). However, determining the severity of the ‘Omicron’ variant can range from a few days to weeks.

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