Coronavirus Pandemic has been the biggest problem of the whole world for two years. God knows for how many years it will continue. As soon as people get relief from one variant of Coronavirus, a new variant gets detected. Scientists of all countries are doing research on new variants of Covid-19 and also trying to find their symptoms, treatments, and vaccines.
The new Covid Variant of Covid 19 was detected on 27th November 2021 in South Africa. Scientists called it B.1.1.529 and this variant is named Omicron. Within a few days, this variant has made its home in more than 89 countries of the world. Many Countries have sealed their International boundaries to stop the spread of this new corona variant. Many Countries are planning for Lockdown to control this new Omicron Variant.
Through this page, we will provide you with all authentic information about Omicron Covid Variant. Just continue reading and you will get answers to all your questions related to the Omicron Variant of the Corona Virus.
New Corona Variant Omicron Symptoms, Severity, transmissibility
Symptoms of Omicron: The main symptoms of Omicron include weakness, tiredness, headache, low fever, pain in the throat, loss of taste, etc. Severe Symptoms include shortness of breath, organ failure, etc.
The severity of Omicron: This is still unknown whether this new variant of Omicron causes more severe disease or not as compared to earlier variants of Covid. Research is going on.
Omicron New Corona Variant Precautions
To keep yourselves and your dear ones safe from Omicron and all variants of Coronavirus, you will have to take the following precautions:
Keep a Physical Distance of at least 1 meter from others.
Wear a well-fitted mask.
Avoid Crowded Places and Travel only if necessary.
Keep hands clean, use sanitizer.
Sneeze into a bent elbow or tissue.
Get vaccinated.
Eat healthy to improve your Immunity.
Omicron Treatment and Effectiveness of Coronavirus Vaccination on New Variant
There are rumors that Vaccination is not effective as vaccinated people are getting affected with new variants of Covid. Well, this is not right. Vaccinations are 100 percent effective to protect you against severe illness, hospitalization, and deaths caused by Omicron Variant. So, please get yourself fully vaccinated, complete your second dose. Some Countries are also providing Booster Dose because Vaccination is effective.
Talking about the treatment of people infected with the Omicron Virus, Scientists are doing research to determine how well existing treatments for COVID-19 work will work on Omicron Variant. As of now, they have found that some treatments are likely to remain effective while others may be less effective.
Tests to detect Omicron Virus
Two types of tests are used to detect Omicron Infection:
Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs), and
Antigen tests
No of Omicron cases in India as on date:( Source NDTV news)
A total of 1,892 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and Union Territories so far, out of which 766 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry's data updated on Tuesday.
Maharashtra has recorded the maximum number of 568 cases, followed by Delhi (382), Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174), Gujarat (152), and Tamil Nadu (121).
Vaccinated or not, currently everyone is prone to Omicron infection.
Considering the new variant is highly transmissible and can evade vaccine immunity, one must stay on guard, wear masks and maintain social distance from other people.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated."
Additionally, the US health agency urges people to stay 6 feet away from others and to avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Compiled by : S.V.Sai baba
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