The Covid-19 virus variant, OMICRON has been named after the Greek letter, the Omicron variant is the 13th variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that has received a Greek designation under the World Health Organization's classification system for variants of interest or concern. Omicron has effectively created fright across the world and has fetched strict travel restrictions back. A victim of Omicron variant of Covid-19, and yes, he is a Doctor and hence we shall rely on his words!
The Doctor has said that he did not have high fever, and only experienced mild body pains, chills, and fever. The Doctor was previously positive on November 22 and once again has tested positive for Covid on December 7. It is a notable fact that the Doctor has received both the doses of his vaccine. It is more likely that he suffered fewer symptoms as he was pre-vaccinated. Relating his experience with the infection, he said, “There is nothing to worry about this variant as he did not have any major respiratory symptoms, unlike most cases of infection with other variants.” Worldwide, there are more than 1,300 Omicron patients, some 50 per cent of these cases are in South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK). It is strongly believed that there is no evidence of a rise in the number of people getting admitted to hospitals and if this new strain of virus is more dangerous than Delta and hence there need no panic in the public. All you need to know about the symptoms of Omicron, right away with the data available, What are the symptoms? Mild symptoms expected are sore throat, body ache and weakness. The above-mentioned symptoms shall be expected, however the virus has not yet caused any severe illness. What are tests you shall have to undergo if you are tested positive? Under the new norms, RT-PCR tests are mandatory. What if you don’t show symptoms, and chances if you are still positive? Yes, there are chances that you ought to be asymptomatic which means you exhibit no symptoms, yet you shall be tested as positive. What do scientists say about this variant? Scientists said that the variant might have acquired a "more human" appearance by picking up a piece of genetic material from another virus, probably a common cold virus. Do I have to fear about Omicron? The first Omicron case of India, the South African national who already left the country, was completely asymptomatic and tested negative. The second case was a Bengaluru doctor with no international travel history, the Mumbai marine engineer who was not vaccinated, the Gujarat NRI -- all Omicron patients have reported mild symptoms. Scientists over the world have warned that although Omicron might not be fatal, they cannot vouch for its transmissibility. The symptoms indicate that the variant is not causing severe illness. What are the Preventive Measures that I should take to avoid its transmissibility? The Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, although the cause for it is unknown. As a precautionary measure, against the new variant, the CDC says that vaccines are the best health measure to prevent its spread. Steps like making sure you are vaccinated! Ensuring your protection by wearing a mask, which is a shield against the infection! Avoiding public places! Creating a high immune power arming ourself against the infection, and this is nothing if you think it’s a “common-cold”. Stay Home! Stay Healthy! Conclusion: Although there may exist various areas of concern amongst the people today, the fact that scientist have reported that Omicron variant is no worse than other variants of Covid-19. However, it shall be concluded that more research would be needed to judge its severity.
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