New variant of Coronavirus- Omicron triggers panic

The World Health Organization has issued several warnings to the people regarding the new variant of Covid. Many states in South Africa have been affected by this new variant.

The new variant is known as Omicron(B.1.1.529). This variant is much more infectious than the other variants of Covid. The first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from a specimen collected on November 9, 2021.

Along with South Africa, this variant has rapidly spread to Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel. Flight services from Britain to these countries have been banned. India too is keeping a strict eye on the people coming from South Africa and Hong Kong.

Flight services from Britain to these countries have been banned. India too is keeping a strict eye on the people coming from South Africa and Hong Kong. Japan has imposed quarantine for 10 days on visitors from South Africa

Japan has imposed quarantine for 10 days on visitors from South Africa. Iran has also shut all their communications with South Africa.

South African Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla said it is a very serious concern for all the people.

Epidemiologist and Infectious Disease Specialist, Salim Abdool Karim added that it is assumed that it may be a more transmissible virus and might be even more dangerous for the human community as it has more spikes.