A recent study has cautioned that even fully vaccinated people are not safe from the highly transmissible XBB.1.5 variant of Omicron, which is currently dominant in the USA.
Keeping the rising number of subvariants of the Omicron strain in view, the WHO has revealed 7 symptoms that can help you identify the new strain. Take a look:
A new threat from the fast-mutating and more virulent Omicron variant BF.7 was reported. Biotechnology Research Centre detected the first case of the sub-variant in India. People must continue to follow Covid-appropriate behavior to avoid a surge in cases. Omicron did not create any havoc in India, unlike other countries. To know more, Watch Video.
Experts say that those infected with Omicron COVID variant will experience symptoms for about five days.
Omicron, the highly virulent COVID variant can up the risk of hospitalisation in kids, however, a recent study has a solution to keep the little ones safe. Read on to know everything.
According to the experts and health officials, the fourth wave of COVID-19 has so far seen a good number of people with stomach-related health issues. Read on to know more.
Some of the symptoms that one may experience in the stomach are - abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, and diarrhoea, rather than breathing issues, coughing, fever, etc.
To clear all your doubts on the status of BA.2 variant, we have with us Dr.Manav Manchanda, director, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences who will give us a brief on the status of BA.2 stealth Omicron and should India worry about it or not. Watch video.
Talking about the vaccine efficacy in providing protection against the virus variant, Fauci said that vaccines and booster shots remain the best means to prevent serious illness from the virus.
The highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19 is said to be the primary strain behind the exponential surge in cases in China and South Korea.
It is reported that the Stealth Omicron is much more transmissible and deadly and has become a matter of huge concern for health officials. China has called the Stealth Omicron as the most infectious lineage of the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
BA.2 is often called the Stealth Omicron variant because it is missing some key mutations in its spike protein which is extremely important for rapid PCR tests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished him a speedy recovery. "My best wishes Barack Obama for your quick recovery from COVID-19, and for your family's good health and wellbeing,"
WHO expert Maria Van Kerkhove talked about the third variant of Omicron BA.3 and its severity. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Are you infected with COVID-19 but have no idea about which variant? Here are 6 symptoms of the Omicron COVID variant that you must know.
N.V. Ramana, India's Chief Justice, remarked on Wednesday that the Omicron form of Covid-19 is a quiet killer and that he took an exceptionally long time to recover from it.
Even though COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, the symptoms of one of its variants called Stealth Omicron or BA.2 may appear in the gut. Read on to know more.
One of the most important steps, in order to keep your kids safe from catching COVID-19, is by making sure that they are wearing the proper N-95 mask whenever they are stepping out.
A recent study has cautioned that even fully vaccinated people are not safe from the highly transmissible XBB.1.5 variant of Omicron, which is currently dominant in the USA.
Keeping the rising number of subvariants of the Omicron strain in view, the WHO has revealed 7 symptoms that can help you identify the new strain. Take a look:
Experts say that those infected with Omicron COVID variant will experience symptoms for about five days.
Omicron, the highly virulent COVID variant can up the risk of hospitalisation in kids, however, a recent study has a solution to keep the little ones safe. Read on to know everything.
According to the experts and health officials, the fourth wave of COVID-19 has so far seen a good number of people with stomach-related health issues. Read on to know more.
Some of the symptoms that one may experience in the stomach are - abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, and diarrhoea, rather than breathing issues, coughing, fever, etc.
Talking about the vaccine efficacy in providing protection against the virus variant, Fauci said that vaccines and booster shots remain the best means to prevent serious illness from the virus.
The highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19 is said to be the primary strain behind the exponential surge in cases in China and South Korea.
BA.2 is often called the Stealth Omicron variant because it is missing some key mutations in its spike protein which is extremely important for rapid PCR tests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished him a speedy recovery. "My best wishes Barack Obama for your quick recovery from COVID-19, and for your family's good health and wellbeing,"
WHO expert Maria Van Kerkhove talked about the third variant of Omicron BA.3 and its severity. Here's everything you need to know about it.
N.V. Ramana, India's Chief Justice, remarked on Wednesday that the Omicron form of Covid-19 is a quiet killer and that he took an exceptionally long time to recover from it.
Are you sweating in your sleep lately? Doctors recently stated that night sweats could be a strange symptom of Omicron, unlike other variants.
NITI Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul said, 'Omicron is not the common cold, cannot take it lightly. We need to be vigilant, get vaccinated and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour'
Unlike the delta variant of COVID-19, Omicron doesn't show signs of loss of smell and taste or lead to the extreme requirement of medical oxygen. The delta variant of COVID-19 also causes a sudden drop in blood oxygen levels.
Omicron can affect children too and the symptoms may appear a little different than those in adults. Doctors believe that croup, which is a harsh, barking cough is more common in children infected with Omicron.
Omicron is the highly mutated variant of the deadly coronavirus which has taken over the globe since 2019. This variant was first found in South Africa but has now spread to over 110 countries.
In an exclusive interview with TheHealthSite.com, Dr. Rahul Pandit, a member of the Covid Task Force, said that the Omicron variant has the traits to spread rapidly, and there is no doubt that the transmissibility of this variant is much higher than the delta variant.
Are you infected with COVID-19 but have no idea about which variant? Here are 6 symptoms of the Omicron COVID variant that you must know.
Even though COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, the symptoms of one of its variants called Stealth Omicron or BA.2 may appear in the gut. Read on to know more.
One of the most important steps, in order to keep your kids safe from catching COVID-19, is by making sure that they are wearing the proper N-95 mask whenever they are stepping out.
A new threat from the fast-mutating and more virulent Omicron variant BF.7 was reported. Biotechnology Research Centre detected the first case of the sub-variant in India. People must continue to follow Covid-appropriate behavior to avoid a surge in cases. Omicron did not create any havoc in India, unlike other countries. To know more, Watch Video.
To clear all your doubts on the status of BA.2 variant, we have with us Dr.Manav Manchanda, director, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences who will give us a brief on the status of BA.2 stealth Omicron and should India worry about it or not. Watch video.
It is reported that the Stealth Omicron is much more transmissible and deadly and has become a matter of huge concern for health officials. China has called the Stealth Omicron as the most infectious lineage of the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
What should we do in order to stay safe from omicron? Watch this video to find out.
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