The new South African variant of the Omicron coronavirus, as of December 7, was recorded in 57 countries of the world. True, in Europe, most infections were mild or even asymptomatic.
This information was released by the World Health Organization (TRAIN) in its weekly epidemiological report… However, experts still do not give final data on the danger of this strain.
“A new variant has been identified in 57 states. But given the predominant circulation of the Delta strain in many countries, especially in the European Union and the United States, it is very early to draw conclusions about the impact of Omicron on the global epidemiology of COVID-19,” the organization explained.
They emphasize that while scientists have “limited data” about this variant of the coronavirus, first discovered in southern Africa. According to them, this makes it difficult to assess any changes in the severity of the disease when infected with Omicron.
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It is noted that in 212 cases, confirmed on December 6 in 18 EU countries and the severity of which there was information, the disease in the infected was mild or without symptoms.
In South Africa, COVID hospitalizations rose 82% in the week of November 28 to December 4. At the same time, the number of patients in hospital beds who were struck by Omicron is now unknown.
WHO admits that many questions about this option remain unanswered. Therefore, experts urged citizens to continue to prevent the spread of SARS CoV-2 by vaccination, improving ventilation of premises, wearing masks, avoiding crowded places, observing hand hygiene and maintaining the required physical distance from others.
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As OBOZREVATEL reported, scientists from Britain discovered an “invisible” version of the Omicron strain… It is characterized by many common mutations and is difficult to diagnose with a PCR test.
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