Amidst the threat of Corona virus, the new variant Omicron Variant has raised everyone’s concern. Meanwhile, big news has come out from America. There is already a rapid increase in the cases of corona, so now a new disaster has also knocked. The first case of an Omicron variant has been reported in the US. A person from California has been stirred up after being found infected with this new variant of the virus.
The White House has confirmed this first case. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Adviser to the US President, a new variant of the corona virus, Omicron, has been found in a person who returned from South Africa to California. On the other hand, a Level 1 lockdown has been declared in South Africa amid the threat of Omicron.
The danger of corona in America had not yet subsided that another new disaster has increased the difficulty. There has also been a stir in the White House after the first case of the Omicron variant came to light.
In fact, the administration of President Joe Biden late last month banned travel from South African countries. This is where the new variant of Kovid was detected. Currently, the Omicron variant has spread to more than 24 countries. In such a situation, it is believed that in the coming days, this variant may be responsible for a new wave in many countries.
The person had taken both doses of the vaccine
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infected person had returned from South Africa on 22 November and was found infected on 29 November.
This person has been vaccinated but has not taken a booster dose of the vaccine. He then experienced mild symptoms, although it seems to be improving.
Booster Dose Appeal
The White House has also swung into action after the Omicron variant’s knock. In a statement, the White House has also appealed to Americans to take the corona vaccine and booster dose. So that the danger of this variant can be dealt with.
Will have to wait two to four weeks now
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, not much information has been received about the Omicron variant so far. Like, how deadly it is, how it attacks the body, the exact way to protect against it, etc. For the time being, you will have to wait for two to four weeks. In such a situation, caution and vigilance is the biggest weapon.
At the same time, President Biden has also told Americans that the new variant is certainly going to raise concerns, but there is no need to panic. Meanwhile, emphasis is being laid on maximum vaccination so that this danger can be reduced to a great extent.
Lockdown in south africa
At the same time, a large number of people in the African country are coming under the grip of Corona. As the situation worsens, most patients are found infected with Omicron variants. How worrying the situation is, it can be gauged from the fact that a Level One lockdown has been declared in South Africa.