Ukraine is currently dominated by the Delta strain, but is already preparing for Omicron – Ministry of Health .
Ukraine is currently dominated by the Delta coronavirus strain, but trends in the spread of Omicron in the world suggest that Ukraine will not avoid a new outbreak of coronavirus disease. Therefore, the readiness of the medical system is increasing to the load, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported,
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“Trends in the spread of Omicron in the world indicate that Ukraine will not avoid a new outbreak of coronavirus disease. At the same time, the medical system is constantly improving to the next load,” – said the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health said that research on the new strain of COVID-19 “Omicron”, which is spreading rapidly around the world, is still ongoing, but it is possible to identify the symptoms that are most common in patients with this strain.
In particular, in 73% of cases there is a runny nose, in 67.5% – a headache, in 63.5% – fatigue. Also in 60% of cases there is sneezing and sore throat.
At the same time, there was no significant difference from the symptoms of the Delta strain, which currently dominates in Ukraine. , chills or tremors (30%), fever (29.4%), loss / distortion of smell and / or taste (23.7%), etc., “the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
The new strain, the Ministry of Health added, has a shorter incubation period than the Delta strain. On average, according to scientific studies, it is 3 days.
Although the symptoms of Omicron appear to be similar to the common cold, the new strain has also been shown to cause long-term health consequences, hospitalization and death. Due to the rapid spread of Omicron, those who have not undergone at least a basic course of vaccination against COVID-19 are at risk.
“It is important that everyone follows the anti-epidemic rules, because the incidence rate is gradually increasing,” the Ministry of Health said.
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A new strain of coronavirus, B.1.1.529, was recorded in South Africa in November. The World Health Organization called it the Greek letter Omicron.
The first person infected with Omicron in Ukraine was found on December 18, he has already recovered.
Source: Ukrgate
