WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT THE OMICRON STRAIN?

January 17, 2022

Based on data from 89 countries worldwide, the Omicron VOC is 3 to 4 times more transmissive than the Delta variant, according to a high-level European panel on CVI.

The doubling time of Omicron is about 2-3 days.

However, Omicron VOC has not yet been proven to be less dangerous than Delta.

Limiting social contact and reducing indoor population density reduces transmission risks, experts say, as

superspreading events have occurred in places where groups are in close contact, in rooms with poor ventilation.

The keys to reducing the risk of infection with the Omicron strain are:

A three-dose vaccination regimen (or two doses + cured Covid) should be considered a complete vaccination regimen for everyone; Reducing social contacts and interactions in the workplace is the most effective way to reduce transmission.When an interaction occurs, the following measures can reduce the risk of transmission: Purification of the air of the room in which there are people; Less density of people, allowing for physical distancing; Mandatory and strict observance of the mask regime indoors and on the streets; Restriction of mass events; Strengthening all precautionary measures for more vulnerable people.

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