Omicron-Induced Deaths 8 Times Less Than Delta

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Germany has conducted a new research on Delta and Omicron variants of the COVID-19 virus. For the study in which the mortality rates of Delta and Omicron mutations were analyzed and compared, Professor Christian Hesse, data expert from the institute, stated that the mortality rates caused by the Omicron variant. less declared that.

Although the Omicron variant spreads much faster than other COVID-19 mutations, it is more light Hesse noted that he was somehow circumvented; In the light of data from South Africa, USA and UK, deaths due to Omicron are higher than deaths due to Delta variant. 8 times less stated that it was detected.

1 out of every 2,100 Omicron infected people dies

Omicron cases are more than the number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Germany last week. 89 percentHesse, stating that he constituted a part of . He stated that the number of cases increased from 40 percent to 80 percent on weekdays. Hesse, who noted that the weekly incidence rate, which doubled in parallel with this situation, is also a proof that the Omicron variant spreads faster, stated that Omicron is similar to a tidal wave.

Hesse stated that people with the Omicron variant can usually be treated in the general service without the need for intensive care. “One in 10 people infected with Omicron and one in 5 people infected with Delta are hospitalized” conveyed in the form. On the other hand, Hesse said that if the increase in Omicron cases continues in this way, the number of intensive care units will rise again drew attention.

According to the data obtained by the RKI, those caught in Omicron within a period of 4 weeks 1 out of 2 thousand 100 peopleHesse, who noted that 2 of them lost their lives by showing symptoms, said that every number of this number is for the Delta mutation. 1 in 250 patients stated that.

One out of every 1,400 unvaccinated people dies

In addition, Hesse underlined that there is an undeniable link between Omicron-induced death rates and COVID-19 vaccines. On this subject, Hesse “The risk of death for unvaccinated people is one in 1,400, and for vaccinated people 1 in 2 thousand 600 known as “ recorded as.

Total number of COVID-19 cases 8 million 596 thousand 7 The number of people who have lost their lives so far in Germany, where the city is located, has been determined as 116,664. On the other hand, while the number of people infected with COVID-19 within a week was recorded as 642 thousand 504; It was stated that the number of cases seen in 100 thousand people on a weekly basis across the country is 772.7.