The World Health Organization (WHO) assessed the likelihood of the global spread of the omicron-strain of coronavirus as high. This is reported in a document published on website organizations.
The WHO noted that at the moment there have been no deaths after infection with the omicron strain of COVID-19. At the same time, experts did not rule out the serious consequences of potential outbreaks of the disease, which will depend on the characteristics of the new variant of the virus.
The organization’s document states that the global risk associated with the omicron strain of coronavirus is very high. In this regard, the organization called on countries to increase the rate of vaccination of the population and emphasized that modern vaccines to some extent protect against a new variant of the disease. It is noted that cases of infection in vaccinated citizens are possible, but in small numbers. The WHO also recommended that countries be prepared to strengthen epidemiological measures to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Earlier, the WHO said that the risk of infection with the omicron strain in those who have had coronavirus may be higher. At the same time, it was noted that information on this matter is limited. It remains unclear at this time whether infection with the new strain will cause more severe disease compared to infection with other variants.
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