First Omicron Cases Identified in India
Two cases of Omicron has been identified in India at Karnataka. Union Health Ministry reported today(02/12/2021, Thur) The severity of the Omicron Variant of Covid 19 has not been identified with much severe symptoms so far. WHO has said that its emerging evidence is being studied. They have also reported that one case is of a male aged 46 and the other is also of a male aged 66.
WHO also reported that Omicron has been found in 23 countries across the world.
Countries that have confirmed the first cases of the new variant covid-19 “Omicron” are
India
Ghana
Saudi Arabia
The UAE
UK
US
Germany
WHO has categorized this variant of covid-19 as a “variant of concern “ and said early evidence suggests it has a higher re-infection risk.
Do not panic about Omicron detection but awareness is absolutely essential.