Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director of the World Health Organization, said the Omicron variant is spreading at an unmatched rate, noting that the variant is probably in more countries now. Dr. Tedros stated that although it has been detected in 77 countries, it may not have been detected in some countries yet.
In the past weeks, the whole world has become fearful again with the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. It is stated that Omicron spreads faster than the Delta variant. World Health Organization (WHO), shook the world again with the statement he made today.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the Omicron variant, which has been reported to have been detected in 77 countries so far (also in Turkey). probably in more countriesHe said it hasn’t been detected yet. Dr. Tedros continued his statement, emphasizing that the variant is spreading at an unprecedented speed:
“It can cause congestion of health systems”
“We see that we are underestimating the danger of this virus. Even if Omicron causes a milder illness, there will be a large increase in cases. can clog healthcare systems”
The variant, first detected in South Africa in November, has caused many countries to reintroduce international COVID-19 measures. Of course, your biggest weapon against this variant is is vaccinated announced. Dr. Tedros, in his latest statement, to vaccine inequality drew attention.
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Tedros stated that while some countries are making third dose vaccines, a significant part of the population in some countries cannot even reach a single dose of vaccine. However, two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine showed less efficacy against Omicron than the other variants. that the third dose is important told:
“Third doses to groups at low risk of serious illness should be given to people who are at higher risk of life elsewhere in the world but who have not yet accessed the vaccine. risking his life”