Omicron

The latest data from the National Health Laboratory in Slovenia showed that among the samples positive for the coronavirus, which were sequenced between March 24 and April 7, they confirmed a new omicron subvariant XBB.1.16. that is, "Arcturus".

Greek experts appear reassuring that the XBB.1.5 subvariant of Covid-19 that seems to be prevailing in the United States will not necessarily spread to Europe as fast.

The British media outlet revealed the team had made a hybrid virus — combining Omicron and the original Wuhan strain

Omicron is more likely to spread within households than previous variants

Vacationers huddling on ships and aircraft for a visit to some Greek summer paradise will be exposed without any shield to the new subvariants of the virus.

Since the new sub-variants are evading vaccines and new vaccines are still delayed, it seems that the only protective measures against the coronavirus are masks, distances and hygiene rules.

The less severe Omicron variant has cushioned severe cases and deaths

Tiodorovic stated that new rules are not needed at the moment.
As Tiodorovi said for today's edition of "Blic", no changes in the measures are possible now, because too little time has passed since the omicron strain appeared in Serbia, which is why there is no clear study and complete insight into the situation.

"The virus is quite active. Not only did Omicron appear, but there are sub-variants. These are BA.1 - the classic Omicron, BA.2 and BA.3. Probably all three occurred at the same time. It is noteworthy that BA.2 is less well known, but it also has some advantages because it is much easier to spread.

The country has seen a spike in the less severe Omicron variant

The Omicron sub-variant with the scientific name BA.2, also known as "stealth" or Omicron 2, which is constantly gaining ground in several countries, is not a cause for serious concern, as it is unlikely to "insidiously" create a new catastrophic epidemic. wave and change the course of the pandemic again.