What Experts Are Saying About Omicron

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0530

India recorded 8,503 new Covid cases on 09 Dec 2021, taking the country's infection tally to 3,46,74,744. There are 94,943 active cases, accounting for less than one per cent of the total cases.

A total of five states have reported 23 cases of Omicron in India so far. These include Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan.

The Omicron variant of coronavirus is said to be deadlier than the Delta variant, which wreaked havoc earlier this year. Cases of the new variant are rising all over the world.

More data is needed to know if the Omicron infections, especially reinfections and breakthrough infections in people who are fully vaccinated, cause more severe illness or death than infection with other variants.

Scientists around the globe are trying to gather as much information as possible about this variant.

Most common symptoms for the new COVID Variant “Omicron” are fever, cough, tiredness, loss of taste or smell

According to the available data, this variant is now targeting children as well. Experts say that this variant may become a big challenge for everyone in the coming times.

Omicron symptoms in children may include high fever, cough, headache.

On 26 Nov 2021, WHO named the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, which has been detected in South Africa, as 'Omicron'. WHO has classified Omicron as a 'variant of concern'.

Omicron – signs, symptoms, WHO guidelines

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0530

Omicron, a new COVID Variant was identified in South Africa on 24 Nov 2021, has been designated as variant of concern by World Health Organization

Omicron COVID Variant Symptoms

Symptoms for the new COVID Variant “Omicron” are given below: -

Most common symptoms

Fever
Cough
Tiredness
loss of taste or smell

Less common symptoms

sore throat
headache, aches/ pains
diarrhea
rash on skin
discoloration of fingers or toes
red or irritated eyes

Serious symptoms

difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
loss of speech or mobility,
or confusion
or chest pain

After the detection of a new variant of COVID, the WHO has advised the country and every individual to follow the SOPs (Standard Operating Protocols).

The WHO has published the advice on its official website @who.int for countries and individuals.

In an article that was published on 28 November 2021 on who.int, it is mentioned that “It is not yet clear whether Omicron is more transmissible (e.g., more easily spread from person to person) compared to other variants.” It may be more transmissible, studies are ongoing, in order to get transmissible details.

In the same article, WHO has also said “It is not yet clear whether infection with Omicron causes more severe disease compared to infections with other variants, including Delta”

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What Experts Are Saying About Omicron

Omicron – signs, symptoms, WHO guidelines