Omicron Covid-19 Variant: What we need to know and what to do – This article is to enlighten the general public more on Omicron Covid-19 variant; what we need to know and what we are all expected to do. This could serve as a preventive measure to all and sundry and will help to save the nation and the world at large.
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The WHO on Friday 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
The omicron variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on November 24, 2021. The first known confirmed infection was from a specimen collected on November 9, 2021.
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 WHO.
Omicron 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.
It’s not yet clear, however, within two weeks of its detection, it has outpaced delta to become the main stain in
Gauteng where there is a surge of cases. Its Ro value is 1.93 as compared to delta 1.47.
Yes, most likely. A crucial objective remains to increase vaccination rates. Should updated vaccines be developed, these will also be used as guided by WHO.
Currently, Oxygen and Dexamethasone have been saving lives. There is, however, very exciting data coming from two antivirals Molnupravir and Favipiravir.
About 20 countries have issued or are preparing to introduce entry restrictions, such as:
UK: Ten countries in southern Africa are being placed on the travel red list
Israel: To ban all foreigners from entering the country for 14 days
US: To restrict travel from South Africa and 7 other African countries
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