Will Omicron boost immunity to fight Delta? Scientist informs
Omicron is seeing a fast transmission across the country. Several covid guidelines are in place in several states to curb
Omicron is seeing a fast transmission across the country. Several covid guidelines are in place in several states to curb the spread of the virus. In this situation, Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, World Health Organisation, spoke about the need of growing immunity to fight the virus.
Updated on Jan 21, 2022 03:23 PM IST 6 Photos
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Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, World Health Organisation, recently noted down a few information about Omicron. She stated that Omicron can help the body to grow immunity against Delta. However, it comes with a few conditions.(Reuters)
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Soumya Swaminathan said that vaccinated people who have been affected with Omicron will grow the immunity to fight Delta. However, it is not possible for unvaccinated people.(Reuters)
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Soumya addressed a study that stated that vaccine will help in fighting Omicron, and added that getting affected by covid is not the only alternative to taking vaccine.(File Photo)
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The aforementioned research stated that Omicron affected both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. However, in the later stage of the variant, it is observed that vaccinated people have been able to fight the virus more effectively.(Reuters)
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