Omicron: B.1.1.529 is bad news - but it's not the end of the world...!
The WHO said on friday that the number of patients with the new variant of the coronavirus, initially dubbed B.1.1.529, was increasing in all provinces of South Africa.
"These variants have undergone major changes. Some of them are worrying," the United Nations Public health Board said in a statement.
Scientists are studying to find out exactly how this new variant is transitioning. Therefore, it may take a few weeks to find out exactly how this affects, the WHO said.
Even if it's bad news, it's not the end of the world.
From this mutation, it is noticed that it will spread rapidly. However, it is not as contagious as the way amino acids cause it. So it will depend on how all these mutations work together.If the new virus spreads so fast, it will definitely reach the UK.
Meanwhile, the new coronavirus poses a threat, but the vaccine may still provide protection against serious illness.
Unless there is a thorough study of this, it is not possible to say whether the antibodies that protect against the coronavirus are effective or that the antibody has no effect on the virus.
Meanwhile, the WHO has warned countries to impose travel restrictions. The WHO says these countries need to consider the level of danger and the scientific approach.
We all need to be united and careful in europe now.