The consultant of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Alaa Al-Ali, confirmed that the Corona virus has spread again and cases have started to increase, noting that some cases have been recorded in the new mutant XBB, which is one of the types of mutant derived from Omicron.
Al-Ali explained toNews 24“The new mutant is rapidly spreading, but it does not cause fear and anxiety if a person has received all his vaccinations, indicating that vaccinations are one of the most important means of immunity against these viruses.
He stressed the need to wear masks, stay away from crowded places as much as possible, and sit at home when feeling symptoms until improvement.
While chest diseases consultant Dr. Abdullah Al-Asiri explained to “Akhbar 24” that the difference between the new Corona XBB and seasonal influenza, is that infection with respiratory viruses usually have similar symptoms, such as high temperature, sore throat and muscle pain.
And he indicated that the ability of the emerging corona virus to spread is very high compared to the seasonal flu, and its symptoms are completely similar to the symptoms of infection with the emerging corona virus.