According to data from South Africa, the new Omicron strain of coronavirus is more infected in comparison with previously identified. This was stated by the head of the US National Health Institutes Francis Collins, his words from CNN ether quotes TASS.
“We believe that it is more contagious than other strains. Based on how quickly it applies to South Africa. It is especially good when contacting,” Collins noted.
However, he stressed that it was too early to talk about how much Oomikron-strain COVID-19 is more dangerous than Delta strain. Collins reminded that there were earlier serious concerns about beta strain, but his widespread in the United States did not happen.
Doctors from South Africa said that young people are the most vulnerable group for Omicron strain. There in hospitals with infection with a new strain are mostly coming people aged 20-30 years. South African doctors also note that when infected with the new version of COVID-19, smelling and taste do not disappear, there is only an increase in temperature and decay.