Omicron

 Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant

The B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on 24 November 2021.

SYMPTOMS

The new omicron variant of the coronavirus results in mild disease, without prominent syndromes. 

There transmission rate is high.

The most predominant clinical complaint is severe fatigue for one or two days. With them, the headache and the body aches and pain.

Scratchy throat

Those infected do not suffer loss of taste or smell. 

They might have a slight dry cough. Only a few had a slightly high temperature.

There are no prominent symptoms.

There has been no major drop in oxygen levels with the new variant.

The variant is affecting people who are 40 or younger.

According to WHO, It is not yet clear whether infection with Omicron causes more severe disease compared to infections with other variants, including Delta.

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA