The virus with the Omicron mutation multiplies and transmits 70 times more than with Delta and the original SARS-COVID strain, it passes from one person to another faster, but does not seem to cause as much damage to the lungs as before. executives.
Bloomberg reports that Omicron was found just 24 hours after the infection in the human bronchus, citing scientists from the local University.
The study found that Omicron variant infection reproduces to a much lower degree in lung tissue, more than 10 times less than the original strain, which may explain the “lower severity of the disease”.
Early observations have shown that most patients do not need oxygen or intensive care, but many specialists and public health bodies recommend increased care, as it also depends on each person’s immune system.
In Britain, the Omicron variant is on the rise, while in the country in general, the cases are setting a record. Within three days, Omicron almost prevailed. Indicatively, the new variant corresponds to 52% of cases in London. A total of 5,346 Omicron cases have been confirmed as of Tuesday.
The highest number of cases of coronavirus in a day since the beginning of the pandemic was recorded on Wednesday in the United Kingdom, with 78,610 cases.
The deaths confirmed in the 24-hour period were 165. On a seven-day rolling basis they have been reduced by 5%.
Hospital admissions in the last seven days have increased by 10% compared to the corresponding period. 7,673 coronavirus carriers are currently being treated, of which 896 are intubated.
Scientists warn that the number of Omicron infections is 200,000 a day. At the same time, Boris Johnson invites people to take the booster dose of the vaccine.
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