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WHO Has No Data on Deaths Linked to Omicron Variant
WHO Has No Data on Deaths Linked to Omicron Variant
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GENEVA (Sputnik) - The World Health Organization so far has no data about deaths linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant, spokesman Christian Lindmeier said... 03.12.2021, Sputnik International
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According to Lindmeier, more accurate data on the new variant will appear in a few weeks.The Omicron strain was first detected last week in South Africa. The strain could be more dangerous and vaccine-resistant due to the greater number of mutations. Many countries closed their borders to foreign passengers arriving from African countries regardless of whether they hold certificates of full vaccination or recovery from COVID-19.The World Health Organization has named Omicron a variant of “concern” due to a large number of mutations on the virus’ surface. South African health officials, however, have said the Omicron cases are mild and likened the reaction to them in the United States and other primarily Western countries to a “storm in a tea cup.” The officials also said that all cases involved fully vaccinated individuals.The new Omicron variant has prompted increased travel restrictions and public health measures by governments around the world.
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WHO Has No Data on Deaths Linked to Omicron Variant
GENEVA (Sputnik) - The World Health Organization so far has no data about deaths linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant, spokesman Christian Lindmeier said on Friday.
According to Lindmeier, more accurate data on the new variant will appear in a few weeks.
The Omicron strain was first detected last week in South Africa. The strain could be more dangerous and vaccine-resistant due to the greater number of mutations. Many countries closed their borders to foreign passengers arriving from African countries regardless of whether they hold certificates of full vaccination or recovery from COVID-19.
The World Health Organization has
named Omicron a variant of “concern” due to a large number of mutations on the virus’ surface. South African health officials, however, have said the Omicron cases are mild and likened the reaction to them in the United States and other primarily Western countries to a “storm in a tea cup.” The officials also said that all cases involved fully vaccinated individuals.
The new Omicron variant has prompted increased travel restrictions and public health measures by governments around the world.