Sub-variant of Omicron is more infectious??
The world is battling with the new variant of Covid-19, Omicron. A new mutation of Omicron has also surfaced. Omicron's sub-variant BA.2 has a very fast infection rate. The new study has revealed that the immunity formed after being infected with the BA.1 variant is not strong enough to neutralize the new variant.
Worldwide, the corona epidemic seems to be under control, but the new variant has raised concerns. Once again the cases of corona in the world can increase rapidly. Where on one hand it was expected that Omicron with mild symptoms would soon be eradicated from the world, once again people's concern has increased.
In a study by the university of California, San Francisco, it has been revealed that the antibodies made during Omicron infection depend on the severity of the disease. In this study conducted between december and January, more than 8500 cases of Covid infection were reviewed.
The study revealed that people infected with the BA.2 sub-variant had a nearly 33 percent higher ability to infect others than those infected with BA.1. Worldwide, 98 percent of cases of Omicron's basic variant BA.1 have been reported, while the BA.2 sub-variant has rapidly infected people in Denmark. Its infection rate is much higher than the first variant of Omicron.
What does the second study say?
The sub-variant of Omicron is more contagious than the original Room. 39% of people infected with all variants have infected other members of their household. The first variant of Omicron can only infect other members in 29 percent of cases. Samples were collected from 8,541 households in denmark in december and January, the analysis of which has revealed this.
Omicron's new variant BA.2 has become the major strain of the Covid-19 virus in Denmark. It is less dangerous for people who have been vaccinated. BA.2 is spreading rapidly in some countries. According to the World health Organization, its cases are being reported in India, South Africa, UK, and Denmark.
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