The coronavirus pandemic has taken the world by storm – be it the economy or healthcare sector. Every passing year, a new variant strikes and after the Delta variant wreaked havoc in the second wave of COVID-19, OMICRON is the newest strain that has taken the world by storm. Now confirmed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) OMICRON variant’s first-ever case was reported in South Africa, followed by similar cases in Hong Kong and Belgium. The health body has now named it a ‘variant of concern’
પહેલા તાવ નથી થતો, આવા લક્ષણ દેખાય છે: ઓમિક્રોન શોધનાર ડોક્ટરે કર્યો દાવો
- સાઉથ આફ્રિકામાં મળી આવેલા નવા વેરિયન્ટને નામ અપાયુ ઓમિક્રોન
- વિશ્વ આરોગ્ય સંગઠને ચિંતાજનક વેરિન્યટ જાહેર કર્યો
- ઓમિક્રોનના લક્ષણો અને તેનાથી બચવાના ઉપાયો
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What are the features of Omicron variant
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases of South Africa stated that there are currently no exceptional symptoms following the transition to B.1.1.529. However, patients infected with Omicron variant do not show symptoms as patients with delta-like variants.
What caution people and individuals should take
The WHO said countries could increase testing and make efforts to better understand SARS-CoV-2. People, on the other hand, should wear full face masks and do handwashing and maintain social distance, ensuring adequate ventilation even inside the house. People should not overcrowd and get vaccinated on time.
કોરોના નવા વેરીયન્ટ ઓમીક્રોન વિશે ડીટેઇલ માં અહિંથી વાંચો
How many patients currently have Omicron variant
More than 125 patients of this variant have been found worldwide so far. The highest number of 100 cases was reported in South Africa. In addition, about 10 patients were found in Botswana, two in Hong Kong and one in Israel. However, it is feared to be spreading too fast.
Are symptoms for new Omicron variant any different?
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of South Africa has said that the new variant currently shows, “no unusual symptoms” have been reported, however, like the Delta variant, some individuals are asymptomatic.
Can the new Omicron variant be detected through RT-PCR tests?
Although NICD said deletion within the S gene will help in rapid identification of the variant but “most other targets (including the N and RdRp genes) remain unaffected from specimens tested” Hence it is unlikely that the new variant will affect the overall PCR test sensitivity. “These PCR tests typically detect at least two different SARS-CoV-2 targets, which serves as a backup in the case of a mutation arising in one,” the NICD said.
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