Omicron

Cases Of B.A.4 and B.A.5 Sub-Lineage Of Omicron Found In Maharashtra: Check details

These were mild sub-lineages and there was no cause for concern, a senior health official said.

The sub-lineages of Omicron were found in April in some parts of the world including South Africa. Last week, cases were also reported in Tamil Nadu and Telangana in India.

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Omicron Sub-Variants BA.4 and BA.5 Detected in India, Both Cases Mild and Vaccinated

BA.4 and BA.5 are sub-variants of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant of the virus.

BA.4 and BA.5 are sub-variants of the Omicron variant circulating globally. These were first reported from South Africa earlier this year and are now being reported from several other countries.

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The Growing Threat Of BA.2 Subvariant In India And How To Safeguard Ourselves Against It

The National COVID-19 vaccination programme was expanded to include adolescents aged 15 to 18 years from January 3, 2022.

Dr. Vijay Warad, MBBS, MD-Allergist, Clinical immunologist, Paediatric pulmonologist. “Omicron Variant Raises Concerns: Rapid Spread, Dominance of BA.2 Subvariant, and Impact on Global Health” The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has…

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New Study Challenges Initial Assessment of Omicron Variant Severity

Initial Perception vs. Comprehensive Analysis The Omicron variant of the coronavirus, initially believed to be milder than its predecessors, is now under renewed scrutiny. A recent study led by Massachusetts…

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New Study Reveals Omicron Variant’s Severity Comparable to Previous Strains

It was also reported that Omicron has caused less hospitalisation and death in comparison to other variants. It was found to be affecting the upper airways more than the lungs.

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Omicron Sub-Variants Evade Immunity: Implications and Concerns

Last month, scientists at Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) in South Africa detected the two new sub-variants of the highly contagious Omicron variant.

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COVID-19 Cases Rise: Experts Caution Potential Fourth Wave Amid Vaccination Progress

Those who are fully vaccinated but have weak immunity due to various medical conditions are at the risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infection.

The only relief is that a large number of people are fully vaccinated. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reduces the risk of severe disease and those infected may not need hospitalization or ICU.

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Omicron

Cases Of B.A.4 and B.A.5 Sub-Lineage Of Omicron Found In Maharashtra: Check details

Omicron Sub-Variants BA.4 and BA.5 Detected in India, Both Cases Mild and Vaccinated

The Growing Threat Of BA.2 Subvariant In India And How To Safeguard Ourselves Against It

New Study Challenges Initial Assessment of Omicron Variant Severity

New Study Reveals Omicron Variant’s Severity Comparable to Previous Strains

Omicron Sub-Variants Evade Immunity: Implications and Concerns

COVID-19 Cases Rise: Experts Caution Potential Fourth Wave Amid Vaccination Progress

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