Festivals are near. That is why it is necessary to meet people. Children in particular will enjoy the festival regardless. But we have to be very careful. The festival will have to be celebrated according to the rules of Kovid. Because the outbreak of the corona epidemic has been reduced, but it is not completely over. After a few days or months, we constantly receive information about the arrival of a new variant. Even though we got the covid vaccine, there is still a need to be vigilant about corona. Along with taking precautions for monkey pox, dengue fever, we have to be careful with corona as well. New variant of BQ1 Corona (new omicron variant of BQ1) is received in Pune.
If you haven’t received a booster dose of the Kovid vaccine, do it soon. To keep you and your family safe.
Omicron sub-variant BQ 1 found in Pune
Omicron subvariant BQ1 was found in the sample of a patient from Pune. He is a descendant of Omicron BA 5. He comes from SARS Cove-2. This variant is found in 60% of corona positive people in America. The BF7 variant was found just days before the BQ1 was discovered in Pune. The BF7 variant was first reported in the Mongolia region of China. The scientists said that both the BQ1 and BF7 variants are caused by mutations and both are contagious.
However, BA 5 has been found in less than 5% of corona patients in India. Here, the BA 2 variant is seen in more than 80% of corona cases.
In addition to the US, the BQ1 variant is also available in the UK and Germany. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases of BQ1 increased by 1-11% within a month.
All variants are new generations of Omicron, we have to be careful
According to scientists at the National Institute of Virology in India, all these variants are the next generation of Omicrons. Which are just different variants of SARS Cove 2. Since the first case of Omicron was discovered in India in January, its variants have not been seen until now. However, in all these variants, the possibility of infection and its spread can be seen. Therefore, these variants should not be underestimated. Their side effects should not be underestimated. We should be very careful in this respect.
The Omicron variants are the most infectious
This new variant of Omicron has been listed as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization. This increases the risk of reinfection. However, until now the Omicron variant was considered the most infectious after Delta. Scientists also consider this new variant to be contagious. But it’s unlikely to pose much of a risk. It can spread quickly, but there is less chance of loss of life and property.
Celebrate the festival this way to avoid infection
According to Indian scientists, it can evade the antibodies produced by the vaccine. Therefore, people with strong immunity can also fall victim to it. So it’s important to keep a few things in mind
Include immunity-boosting foods and a balanced diet in your diet.
If you haven’t taken a booster dose, then definitely take it. This will help you to strengthen your immunity.
Festivals are very crowded, in such a situation no one should stop wearing a mask.
If possible, avoid getting into crowds.
If you see any symptoms in yourself, isolate yourself. Taking precautions may be the only way to prevent this variant.
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