Omicron BA5 and BA2 are found in majority of covid positive cases. X BB has also been confirmed in a few names.
First Published Oct 24, 2022, 8:27 PM IST
Riyadh: Another variant of Kovid 19 has been detected in Saudi Arabia, according to the Public Health Authority (WQA). A sub-variant of Omicron called XBB, which can spread very quickly, has been detected in the country. A few variants of Covid are still present in Saudi Arabia.
Omicron BA5 and BA2 are found in majority of covid positive cases. X BB has also been confirmed in a few names. Respiratory diseases are regularly reported in the country. Virus B infects most people. Variants of H1N1 and H3N2 are also found.
The Department of Public Health has warned that viral fevers, respiratory diseases and covid are likely to increase during the winter season and may severely affect those who are not vaccinated. Everyone should get the covid vaccination, booster dose and seasonal dose against influenza, especially the elderly, chronically ill and immunocompromised. Preventive measures should be taken.
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At the same time, the Ministry of Health has denied the rumors that a new variant of Kovid 19 has been confirmed in Oman. In recent weeks, the number of positive cases of Covid-19 has been low. As it is winter, more cases of influenza are being reported.
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But the ministry said in a statement that the campaign that reported a new variant of Covid is false. Free flu vaccine is provided to people over 50 years of age, people with serious health problems, people with respiratory diseases, people with heart disease, people with neurological diseases, people with blood problems, diabetes, obesity, children, health workers and pregnant women. The ministry called for vaccinations to protect against climate change-induced diseases.
Last Updated Oct 24, 2022, 8:36 PM IST
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