Omicron Mutant and COVID-19 Vaccine
The beginning of the emergence of the mutant Omicron. according to the World Health Organization, was the beginning of the discovery of this mutant on November 24, 2021, in South Africa, where it was discovered by a group of researchers.
?What is the danger of mutant Omicron
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| Omicron Mutant and COVID-19 Vaccines |
The danger of the Omicron mutant lies in the following
1- It is difficult to detect it in previous PCR tests, due to the presence of a deficiency in the S gene in the mutant or micron.
2- The speed of its spread, and the patient may not show symptoms, and this is also a danger for this mutant.
3- It also contains many mutations, amounting to 32 mutations. It is not known yet whether this increase in the number of mutations will lead to fierceness and strength in injuries. or will they cancel each other and work to destroy and destroy this mutant.
Symptoms of infection with the omicron mutant
So far, no serious symptoms have been detected for this mutant. On the contrary, its symptoms are less severe than those of the Delta mutant. One of its symptoms is body aches with a little headache and an itchy throat.
according to what was reported by "Prevention" magazine.
Unlike the other mutant, including the delta mutant, whose symptoms are high temperature with body pain and loss of the senses of smell and taste.
How effective are previous vaccinations with the new mutant?
Many pharmaceutical companies said that they are adapting their vaccines in light of the emergence of the Omicron strain. the British scientist Professor Andrew Pollard appeared optimistic about the speedy development of a new vaccine against the Omicron variant.
It is believed that the spread of the omicron mutant very quickly among the vaccinated is unlikely. Contrary to what happened last year with the mutated Delta
Will the spread of the Omicron mutant necessitate new closure
procedures
This possibility created a great deal of controversy. as many peoples of the world reject it.
It also created a political controversy among some countries.
The South African government said in a statement that it cannot punish South Africa for its rapid discovery of advanced genome sequences and its ability to discover new mutations more quickly.
Scientific excellence should be honored, not punished."
In conclusion:
We believe that the world must coexist with the mutants of Corona without too much panic. But by providing vaccines to all poor countries at reasonable prices. Rely on herd immunity. Note that Covid-19 and its various variants have become a reality in human life and will not end as is the flu.
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