Vaccinated inhabitants of England “omicron” caused a mild form of COVID-19 – Rossiyskaya Gazeta

by time news

In England, 22 people were diagnosed with the omicron SARS-CoV-2 strain, none of them was hospitalized or died. The UK health agency has emphasized that 12 citizens have been vaccinated. They received 2 doses of the vaccine over 14 days ago. It is noted that the delta strain remains predominant in England, accounting for more than 99 percent of all infections.

A new variant of coronavirus B.1.1.529 has been detected in 38 countries. According to preliminary findings, it is more easily transmitted from person to person. South African Health Minister Joe Paahla said the strain causes mild illness in people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Meanwhile, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) estimates that omicron could cause more than half of all SARS-CoV-2 cases in the EU over the next few months. Experts refer to the results of mathematical modeling.

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