#variantofconcern

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: Research indicates that the Variant of Concern is more likely to cause contact transmission since it settles on the skin's surface for about 21 hours and lasts for nearly 200 hours on plastic. It is always sensible to adhere to safety precautions strictly.

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://bit.ly/3DYeQPx

November 27 WHO Classifies the new COVID Variant Detected in SA World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the new Covid variant detected in southern Africa this week as the 'Variant of Concern' following the Technical Advisory Group meeting on Friday. The Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) is an independent group of experts that periodically monitors and evaluates the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and assesses if specific mutations and combinations of mutations alter the behaviour of the virus. The TAG-VE was convened on 26 November 2021 to assess the SARS-CoV-2 variant: B.1.1.529. The B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on 24 November 2021. The epidemiological situation in South Africa has been characterized by three distinct peaks in reported cases, the latest of which was predominantly the Delta variant. In recent weeks, infections have increased steeply, coinciding with the detection of B.1.1.529 variant. The first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from a specimen collected on 9 November 2021. This variant has a large number of mutations, some of which are concerning. Preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of reinfection with this variant, as compared to other VOCs. The number of cases of this variant appears to be increasing in almost all provinces in South Africa. Current SARS-CoV-2 PCR diagnostics continue to detect this variant. Several labs have indicated that for one widely used PCR test, one of the three target genes is not detected (called S gene dropout or S gene target failure) and this test can therefore be used as marker for this variant, pending sequencing confirmation. Using this approach, this variant has been detected at faster rates than previous surges in infection, suggesting that this variant may have a growth advantage. Based on the evidence presented indicative of a detrimental change in COVID-19 epidemiology, the TAG-VE has advised WHO that this variant should be designated as a VOC, and the WHO has designated B.1.1.529 as a VOC, named Omicron. Stay Connected For More Updates...   Read the full article

#Omicron #VariantOfConcern #WHO ने नए स्ट्रेन B.1.1.529 को #ओमीक्रॉन नाम दिया, इसे वैरिएंट ऑफ कंसर्न क्लास में रखा https://youtu.be/YUo4y3fTe0I https://www.instagram.com/p/CWwzSKFIQ8Z/?utm_medium=tumblr

গত কয়েকদিনে কমেছে সংক্রমণনয়া দিল্লি : করোনার দ্বিতীয় ঢেউয়ের (Second Wave) সময় চিন্তা বাড়িয়েছিল ডেল্টা ভ্যারিয়েন্ট (Delta Variant)। শুধু ভারতে নয় Read the full article

The United States has classified the Delta to control and prevention of disease. As a “variant of concern” is identified firstly in India as a highly transmissible Covid-19 variant.