In England, more than half of those infected with the Omicron coronavirus were double vaccinated, said the health officials.
Covid Antibody Drug Effective Against Omicron
Sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody, is effective for people who do not require oxygen supplementation. It also helps in reducing the risk of hospitalization.
Sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody, is effective for people who do not require oxygen supplementation. It also helps in reducing the risk of hospitalization.
‘The sharp rise in cases came as a new risk assessment from the UKHSA said the new variant is "transmitting rapidly and successfully". A separate analysis by the agency of the first 22 Omicron cases in England also found that more than half of those infected had been double jabbed.’
Cases have now been identified in the east Midlands, east of England, London, north-east, north-west, south-east, south-west and West Midlands. On Friday, 16 cases were found in Scotland in the previous 24 hours, five times the increase recorded the previous day, with some linked to a Steps concert in Glasgow 11 days ago. Wales also announced its first case on Friday.
Twelve of the 22 cases occurred more than 14 days after the individual had received at least two doses of vaccine. Two cases were more than 28 days after a first dose of vaccine. Six were unvaccinated, while two had no available data.
Fear and Mental Stress Increases Due to Omicron Variant
New Covid variant called Omicron has increased mental stress, fear and left several people sleepless. Over 53 million cases of major depressive disorder and 76 million cases of anxiety disorders were reported during pandemic.
New Covid variant called Omicron has increased mental stress, fear and left several people sleepless. Over 53 million cases of major depressive disorder and 76 million cases of anxiety disorders were reported during pandemic.
WHO Says Overall Global Risk With Omicron Very High
Global risk related to Omicron COVID variant is assessed as very high. The use of masks, physical distancing, ventilation of indoor space, crowd avoidance, and hand hygiene remain key to reducing transmission of SARS CoV-2.
Global risk related to Omicron COVID variant is assessed as very high. The use of masks, physical distancing, ventilation of indoor space, crowd avoidance, and hand hygiene remain key to reducing transmission of SARS CoV-2.
Omicron Variant Symptoms: Extreme Tiredness
Major symptoms seen in Covid positive patients affected with the Omicron variant are mild muscle aches, a scratchy throat, dry cough and extreme tiredness.
Major symptoms seen in Covid positive patients affected with the Omicron variant are mild muscle aches, a scratchy throat, dry cough and extreme tiredness.
