How dangerous is Omicron: The opinion of 8 experts from across the country and the world on the new variant; Know, how likely are the people who have been vaccinated to get infected?

2 cases of Omicron variant have been found in the country. The ages of these two patients from Karnataka are 46 and 66 years. He came to Bangalore on 11 and 20 November. The government’s concern has increased after getting patients of this new variant of Corona. People have been warned to be alert along with wearing masks. Virology experts of the country and the world are expressing concern on this variant, let us know what is the opinion of 8 such experts on Omicron.

1. America Dr. Anthony Fauci, a U.S. infectious disease specialist and chief medical advisor to the White House, warns to be wary of the Omicron variant. The first case of Omicron was found in California, USA. Fauci has expressed concern over its mutation. He said that Omicron can be more dangerous than other variants including the delta variant.

2. Who Chief Scientist of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has said that the delta variant had the highest number of deaths in India. It is not yet known how much more dangerous Omicron is than the delta variant and how fast it spreads. Some of the people who have been infected in South Africa were vaccinated.

3. ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) Chief Scientist Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar said that there is not much information about the new variant at the moment, but initial reports have shown that there is no need to be admitted to the hospital if infected with it. He said that mild symptoms cannot be prevented, as the variants will keep coming.

4. Delhi AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria has described Omicron as a virus affecting immunity. He said that this variant can reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. He also said that the vaccine being used in India needs to be re-evaluated.

5. Gurugram Dr. Arvind Kumar of K Medanta Hospital has said that there is no need to worry too much about Omicron cases being found in Karnataka. But now people should be careful. Masks should be worn and social distancing and other measures should be started as before. Those who have not been vaccinated should take both doses immediately.

6. Maharashtra Dr. Shashank Heda, who advised the government of many states to make a policy related to Kovid, described Omicron as very dangerous. Dr. Heda is the founder and CEO of CovidRxExchange. They have said that the genetic form of Omicron can change. How dangerous it is, it will be known in the coming time.

7. Jaipur Dr. Sudhir Bhandari, Principal of K Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Medical College has said that this variant can cause third wave in India. It is so dangerous that even a person who has developed immunity by applying double doses can cause a lot of harm. More than 30 spike mutations have been found in the new variant, which can damage the lungs very rapidly.

8. Patna Dr. Satyendra Singh, former HOD professor in the Department of Microvirology, Medical College and Hospital, says that those who have been given the vaccine in the first phase, should now get a booster dose. Those who have been 6 to 9 months after taking the second dose should be given a booster dose. Because antibodies are on the fall in 6 to 9 months.