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The variant of Covid-19 Omicron will replacethe Delta variant soon? Its appearance caused panic, as it is very contagious, but it seems less dangerous.
Since its detection it Two weeks ago in South Africa, scientists are trying to unravel the mysteries of the Omicron variant. They are starting to make some assumptions. It would likely be more contagious than the Delta variant. Its faster and more mutations would make the virus more transmissible. But it is its dangerousness that worries the whole world. According to the adviser to the American president on the health crisis, “it is almost certain that he is not more serious than Delta”. “There are some signs that it may even be even less severe”, added Anthony Fauci.
Among these signs, the fact that the surge in infections in South Africa has trained very few new hospital admissions and very few deaths. Enot revenge, of many cases of reinfection have been reported. Even vaccinated, are we protected against Omicron? The main thing, according to the African Institute for Health Research, is that vaccines seem to retain their effectiveness against severe forms. Studies are underway around the world.