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The WHO says that preliminary evidence points to an ‘increased risk of re-infection with Omicron’ compared to other types of coronavirus, but the data are limited.

On November 24, 2021, scientists in South Africa reported a new strain of coronavirus with more mutations than was found in other species. Two days later, the World Health Organization (WHO) said the new species, called Omicron, was distinct from anxiety (VOC).

The proclamation provoked many countries travel restrictions.

What is a change?

All viruses change, and the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus continues to mutate since it was discovered in late 2019. Mutations are mutations in the genetic code of the virus, and mutations are known to be viral.

Some strains of coronavirus spread more easily than others, which can lead to more infections. The prevalence of the disease can lead to medical complications, which can lead to hospitalization and death.

Experts believe that there are at least 50 mutations in these new species, with 32 mutations in the spike protein, part of the virus that invade human cells. Scientists have suggested that similar mutations observed in other species have been linked to increased prevalence and immune system deficits, compared with the onset of the virus.

The mutations are characterized by letters and numbers such as D614G – meaning that the amino acid is converted from D (aspartate) to G (glycine) at number 614 of the viral spike protein.

How the colors are pronounced

WHO has identified five VOCs and eight types of interest (VOI). As of May 2021, it has been cited to refer to the Greek alphabet starting with Alpha.

According to this, the next letter sent should be Nu is Xi but according to WHO, “Nu is easily confused with ‘new’ and Xi was not used because it is a well-known name.”

Instead, the 15th letter, Omicron, was used.

(Al Jazeera)

How Omicron compares it to other colors

The WHO has stated that the global threat to the Omicron brand is “extremely high”.

Currently, the Delta species, first registered in India in October 2020, is the largest problem, accounting for more than 99 percent of cases worldwide.

Sunday, WHO he said it is not known whether Omicron is highly contagious or it causes more serious infections compared to other species. It added that “vaccines remain essential to reduce the risk of serious illness and death”.

Preliminary evidence suggests that there may be “an increased risk of relapse with Omicron compared to other types of anxiety, but awareness is limited”, it said.

South African epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim he said Monday that no sufficient data were collected to determine the Omicron effect medically compared to other previous models, and that rebirth was possible but that people who received the vaccine had a lower chance of developing severe symptoms.

Experts say more could be found in the coming days and weeks as the virus spreads more widely and researchers are studying how Omicron mutations work together.

(Al Jazeera)

How to protect yourself and others

WHO he advises the following steps to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

1. Vaccination
2. Wear a mask
3. Keep walking away
4. Ventilate indoors
5. Be clean
6. Isolation if you have symptoms

(Al Jazeera)