Singapore’s health experts predict that the highly versatile Omicron variant will soon become the world’s most popular Kovid 19 variant. The Delta variant still dominates all continents except Africa. But in many countries, such as the UK, US and Russia, the vast majority of new Kovid cases are now caused by omicron. According to GISAID, a global data science organization, omega-7s account for an average of 7 to 27 percent of new covid cases in the past month.
According to current figures, the Omicron Delta will be surpassed in a few weeks and become the dominant Kovid variant, according to the Executive Director of the Government Health Agency in Singapore. Says Sebastian Morr Stroh. The Omicron variety, first discovered in South Africa on November 11, later spread to Botswana and Hong Kong. Omicron is now confirmed in 110 countries around the world, including India.
A senior consultant at the National University Hospital of Singapore said: Dale Fisher commented. Delta has 13 variations on the tip-like spike protein, while Omicron has a total of 50 genetic variations, including 32 variations on the spike protein. This allows Omicron to more effectively attach and penetrate into human cells.
“As we see different types of flu each year, the corona virus may return in different forms in the coming years and the only solution is to reduce the severity of the disease through vaccines and booster doses,” he said. Sebastian commented. At the same time, he added, when Delta and Omikron compete for supremacy, there is a rare possibility of a double infection of both variants coming together.
English Summary : Omicron will soon replace Delta as dominant global Covid variant
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