Omicron Covid-19 Variant: Here I will enlighten our viewers on Omicron Covid-19 Variant, Symptoms and successful ways to prevent it. Make sure you take responsibilities wash your hands and wear nose mask.
What you need to know about Omicron Variant
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Omicron is a new heavily mutated coronavirus variant also known as B.1.1.529. It is now designated as a variant of concern by World Health Organization (WHO); The WHO has declared it, first called B.1.1.529, a “variant of concern” and gave it the name Omicron. The earliest sample was detected on 11 November, 2021 in Botswana.
It was first reported to World Health Organization (WHO) from South Africa on November 24, 2021. The first known confirmed infection was from a specimen collected on November 9, 2021.
Omicron Covid-19 Variant has more than 30 mutations on its spike protein (face). That’s more than double what’s carried by Delta, raising concerns if prior infections still provide some immunity.
Symptoms of Omicron Variant
Headaches, fatigue, and coughs are the most common symptoms of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Other symptoms have also been associated with it, such as congestion and runny noses.
Successful ways to prevent Omicron Covid-19 Variant
- Get vaccinated
- Wear a mask
- Sanitize or wash your hands
- Maintain social distance
- Gather in well-ventilated spaces
List of Countries Cases of Omicron Covid-19 Variant has been reported
- South Africa
- Botswana
- Israel
- Belgium
- UK
- Germany
- Italy
- China’s Hong Kong
- Australia
- Netherlands
- Czech Republic
- US
- Nigeria
- Etc.
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