how to detect the Omicron variant?

The only solution to detect the Omicron variant and distinguish it from the others: to carry out a PCR test, assures the journalist and doctor Damien Mascret on the set of 13 Hours. Two possibilities however: “Either the laboratory is already equipped to detect Omicron and will answer you ‘you are positive, you have Omicron’. Or it is not yet equipped and it will answer you, attention, ‘research positive’ and will give you an indication on the L452R mutation. When it is present, it is Delta, otherwise it is not “, he specifies.

But while the variant is on the way to becoming the majority in France in the cases detected, could it ensure collective immunity? “We must abandon this idea: even when we are vaccinated or we have been infected we can reinfect ourselves”, details the doctor. Regarding the end of the year celebrations, Damien Mascret recalls the precautionary measures to be taken: ventilate, no hugs, take a test and isolate himself in the event of symptoms.