An expert from the World Health Organization (WHO) Maria van Kerkhove assessed the course of COVID-19 in those infected with the omicron strain of coronavirus on the air of the CBS TV channel, reports TASS…
According to her, the initial data indicate that those infected with the new strain carry COVID-19 in a milder form, but it is too early to draw final conclusions on this score.
The specialist explained that this is due to the fact that the process of going through the entire cycle – from infection to complete recovery – takes time. “It may take several weeks before we really understand how many of these individuals will develop severe illness.”
she noted.
Even if it is a mild disease, the expert said, it is necessary to act quickly to take measures to control the spread of the omicron strain. “More cases can mean more hospitalizations. More hospitalizations could mean more deaths, ”she said.
The new omicron coronavirus strain has already been identified in 20 countries around the world. In total, 226 cases of infection with a new type of COVID-19 have been registered in the world. The first confirmed cases of infection were recorded on November 24. The strain was named with the Greek letter “omicron” and have already managed to recognize its danger at the WHO level.
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