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Omicron Variant: Is New York ready for this new virus?

“ When the world was taking relief from the first wave of the COVID pandemic, the new variant Omicron has left everyone concerned about another outbreak. Some research tells that the current vaccination may not affect this new variant .”

What is the Omicron variant?

The first case of the omicron variant was identified in South Africa and Botswana. WHO has designated this variant as a ' variant of concern ' and named it Omicron. It has not been too long since our lives were affected by the earlier variants of COVID. Till now, many new variants continue to emerge as SARS-CoV-2 is spreading more and more across the globe. Every new variant develops with a new transmission and mutation power . Each one has its danger and strength.

The word ' OMICRON ' is derived from the Greek language. The 13th variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus received the Greek designation wonder WHO as with other variants, WHO in virus evolution said that this variant rose the level of concern. Countries worldwide are shutting down their international transportation to safeguard them from the new viruses.