Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know

WHO has designated the COVID-19 Omicron variation as a variant of concern, based on data that it contains several mutations that would make omicron increasingly transmitted. When a virus spreads widely and causes a large number of illnesses, the chances of it evolving rise. The more chances a virus has of spreading, the more chances it has of changing. 

Omicron infection can spread to people even if they are vaccinated or exhibit no symptoms. It’s becoming increasingly transmitted. While unmasked, Omicron can spread within 2-3 minutes of interacting with another person

People with higher immune systems can resist 95% of omicron, while those with weak immune systems would be affected. 

Flu and fever are the most common omicron symptoms, with 95 percent of individuals experiencing them. Four percent of people experience shortness of breath, and in one percent, it may worsen. 

The most risk is on 

1. Older age
2. Obesity (Body mask index > 25)
3. Chronic kidney disease
4. Immunocompromised state from solid organ transplantation
5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The Complete Count Exam is the most basic test for everyone who has COVID-19 (CBC), If your CRPC level is high, your health will decline even worse. If you also do D dimer LDH ferritin iL6 test, if it is excessive, you will need to consult doctors.  

Vaccinate yourself, put on a mask, stay at a safe distance, open windows, wash your hands, and cough and sneeze safely. Even after receiving vaccination doses, take all necessary measures. 

“We have to keep doing everything.” Protect yourself as well as one another.