Infected with a new strain of coronavirus “Omicron” has been found in 110 countries. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) .
Ukraine , Ukraingate , 24 , December , 2021 | Health
“As of December 22, 2021, the Omicron strain has been detected in 110 countries in all six WHO regions,” the statement said.
The organization noted that the new strain of coronavirus is spreading much faster than the “Delta” variant.
At the same time, it was reported that the rate of infection in South Africa is currently declining.
There are very few data on the severity of COVID-19 during Omicron infection.
We will remind
On November 25, a new strain of coronavirus was discovered in South Africa – B.1.1.529. The World Health Organization called it the Greek letter Omicron.
On December 13, it became known that the world’s first death from “Omicron” was registered in Great Britain.
Source: Ukrgate
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