Omicron Variant: The new variant of coronavirus was detected in South Africa. It is designated as B.1.1.529, named as Omicron by WHO (World Health Organization). This coronavirus new variant has been detected in 15 countries across the globe.
Here is everything about the Omicron strain like symptoms, Origin, etc.
Omicron Variant: Origin
The Omicron strain of Coronavirus was detected by the authorities of South Africa. Dr. Angelique Coetzee noticed some unusual and mild symptoms in her patients. She revealed that most of her patients were men and that too are below 40 years old.
Symptoms
The Covid-19 new variant Omicron symptoms include body ache, intense fatigue, muscle pains, sore or scratchy throat, etc
Omicron Variant: Detected Countries
So far at least 14 countries have detected this Omicron strain so far which include Botswana, Canada, Australia, Israel, Hong Kong, Europe, Netherlands, Belgium, UK, France, Austria, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, etc
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Transmission
As per Reuters, the average number of new infections reported each day in South Africa has increased by more than 4200 for the past 3 weeks. However, it is not clear that these infections are omicron-related. WHO had said that this new variant of Covid-19 is more transmissible
Tests To Detect Omicron Infection
PCR tests can detect infection caused by the Omicron strain just like any other strain.
