With Omicron surpassing other coronavirus strains such as alpha, beta and delta worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) technical director has advised people to be cautious as this strain is transmitted effectively between people.
“Omicron is less pathogenic than Delta, but it can still lead to the full spectrum of the disease, as seen in previous strains,” said Maria Van Karkho, technical director of the World Health Organization.
He also explained why people still go to the hospital or die: “People who are infected with Omicron also have a full range of illnesses from asymptomatic infection to severe illness and even the possibility of death.” Be.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) technical director added: “People with underlying diseases, middle-aged people, and people who have not been vaccinated may develop a severe form of the disease following infection with this type of coronavirus.”
Asked if everyone would eventually become infected with Omicron, he said: “Omicron is ahead of the Delta in terms of turnover and is spreading effectively among the people.”
However, the World Health Organization’s technical director noted: “Although there are many cases worldwide, it does not mean that everyone is infected with Omicron.
The Hindustan Times, although the World Health Organization has previously stated that preliminary evidence suggests that existing vaccines against Covid-19 may be less effective against the Omicron strain, and as a result, the overall risk of the new strain is still high.