The test positive rate in Kerala is over 30% and the number of cases is close to 20,000. In Kozhikode district itself, out of 51 patients confirmed by Kovid, screening test for SGTF was conducted and in 38 of them, there was a possibility of omicron variant. None of these people are from foreign countries or are on the contact list of foreigners. A variant of the Kovid virus
This suggests that the social expansion of Omicon may have taken place in our country as well.
Therefore, it is high time to prepare for the big wave of Kovid without conducting inspections and preventive measures focusing only on those returning from abroad.
Similarly, there is widespread publicity that the Kovid omicron variant is a very minor disease that can act as a vaccine and boost immunity. In Kerala, the number of ICU patients has increased by 14 per cent over the previous week. There has been a significant increase in the number of patients being admitted to the ICU and ventilator at the institution where I work. Each of us needs to understand the fact that Kovid Omicron can seriously affect those who are not vaccinated and those with other health problems, although they do not cause major problems in healthy people.
It is also essential at this stage that anyone with symptoms such as sore throat, fever, chills, or body aches should undergo a week-long self-monitoring after undergoing the Kovid test.
The spread of Omicron should not be seen as a failure of the health care system or any government administration. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated during this time of year, as the virus has spread rapidly throughout the world. Let us work together to prevent a major disaster.
English Summary : Omicron variant and COVID- 19
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