WHO Says Omicron Risk 'very High,' Could Ravage Health Systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the overall risk linked to the Omicron variant remains very high, causing widespread disruption to health systems and other critical services.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the overall risk linked to the Omicron variant remains very high, causing widespread disruption to health systems and other critical services.
‘Ministers ramped up the booster drive with the aim of hitting 1 million jabs a day in an effort to give every eligible Briton the third jab before the end of the year and stop the NHS from being overwhelmed this Winter.’
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Meanwhile, the health officials unveiled further data showing that booster vaccines cut the risk of hospitalization with Omicron by up to 88 percent. And two doses still slashed the odds by up to 72 percent, up to nearly six months after the jab, the report said.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the recent figures 'reinforced' the importance of vaccines in saving lives and preventing serious illness.
Wear N95 Or 3-Ply Surgical Mask To Stop Omicron Spread
Mask-wearing is important while Omicron is spreading much faster than previous COVID-19 variants, but the quality of a mask also matters a lot.
Mask-wearing is important while Omicron is spreading much faster than previous COVID-19 variants, but the quality of a mask also matters a lot.
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Omicron Has Fewer Symptoms and Faster Onset
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that omicron variant causes faster onset of infection symptoms.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that omicron variant causes faster onset of infection symptoms.
Rapid Antigen Tests Less Sensitive Against Omicron
Rapid antigen tests can detect the Omicron variant. However, it is found to be less sensitive.
Rapid antigen tests can detect the Omicron variant. However, it is found to be less sensitive.
