COVID-19 has mutated again into a new variant. The report says this variant named “Omicron” is much more transmissible than the previous Delta variant. The World Health Organization is warning countries to stay alert as this virus can become dangerous in the coming times. The world has yet not healed from the wrath of the previous COVID variant and now it’s facing danger from another again. With all of that in mind, we will talk about the infectivity & severity of Omicron as well as the causes and precautions to be taken on time, in this blog.

Omicron: Knocking Third Wave

As previously said, the Omicron changed more than thirty times, which appears dreadful. The Omicron symptoms of COVID 19 are very infectious, but it also produces minor, mild, and extreme symptoms such as nausea, fever, breathlessness, chest tightness, and decreased oxygen saturation. The new variation is posing a frightening danger to the public health sector. However, earlier experiences have led us to be cautious and to improve the efficiency of our processes. In addition, an illness might be extremely contagious. Nonetheless, only the intensity of the disaster depends on the human casualty rate.

Symptoms of Omicron

The report has shown that the symptoms of the Omicron virus are majorly the same as most COVID symptoms. We can not say things as clearly yet since many studies and researches are happening daily to detect the exact infectivity of this virus. A few of the common symptoms are mentioned below;

• Exhaustion: Exhaustion is common in both cases. Being exhausted even when going viral is too common and no one has to panic but if you are exhibiting other symptoms along with tiredness, you should consult a doctor.

• Cough/scratchy throat: Symptoms of the sore throat have been seen in the Delta variant but it mutated and in Omicron, a scratchy throat is a symptom one should focus on.

• Fever and a dry cough: In all COVID forms, especially Omicron, fever has been the most prevalent symptom. On the other hand, a common cold and cough is the most common sign of Omicron. Throughout all of this, medical professionals have assured that this would not affect as many people as Delta did previously.  

How to Escape from the Severity of Omicron?

The report shows that this is less severe than a delta variant but there is no surety about that as every research claim is different from others. During such crucial times, when COVID 19 Omicron variant cases are rapidly spreading, the priority should be on illness prevention. One must take all essential precautions to be vigilant. Wearing masks on a constant schedule, practicing handwashing, avoiding crowds, and keeping an eye out for any of the issues listed above. In case of any COVID emergency, United Medicity provides all the facilities to fight it and its many variants. The hospital offers an advanced and dedicated department as well as expert doctors for COVID treatment. If you are experiencing symptoms or want to be vaccinated, please visit United Medicity. Call us at 1800-120-344344 for any queries.