As per the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on January 17, 2.58 lakh new Covid-19 cases and 385 deaths were registered in India in the last 24 hours. As indicated by the significant increase in cases, the Omicron strain of COVID-19 has been known to cause severe cases. to be highly permeable. In this scenario, everyone is curious to know whether omicron infection can be prevented by using the measures suggested earlier, such as hand sanitisers, masks and social distancing.
According to eminent virologist Professor Sunit Kumar Singh, Head of the Department of Molecular Biology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, when the cases of COVID-19 began to rise in early 2020, it was found that the coronavirus spread through droplets larger than five times a day. microns in diameter that are released from the mouth during coughing and sneezing. It is now clear that the new variant is an aerosol organism and is an airborne disease spreading through the air.
Even though the disease has now spread through the air, but according to Dr Sunit, individuals should follow social distancing as per the COVID-19 guidelines. “For example, if you come in contact with or are close to an infected person and touch or use anything that increases the chances of spreading the virus. Thus, there is still a possibility of its spread through public places. Consequently, it is important to strictly follow the erstwhile COVID-19 guidelines and maintain social distancing,” suggests Dr Singh.
Similarly, if the virus spreads through the air, many people doubt the effectiveness of hand sanitizers. It should be highlighted; However, although the virus is airborne, touching anything and neglect to take measures increases the risk of transmission.
According to Dr Singh, using sanitizer not only protects us but also the rest of the family members. In such cases it is important to wash hands and maintain social distance to protect yourself and others. In addition, wearing a face mask is essential to prevent the infection from spreading through the air.
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