Written by: Dhendup Norphel Sherpa - 23020, Grade XI
Posted on: 23 December, 2021
The Omicron is the mutation of coronavirus ,which is reported in more than 60 countries, and poses a very excessive worldwide threat,the World Health Organization says. Omicron, first detected in southern Africa on 24 November 2021 whose mutations may additionally cause higher transmissibility . The WHO said there have been early signs that vaccinated people would no longer build sufficient antibodies to push back contamination from Omicron, resulting in high transmission costs. It is unclear whether or not Omicron is contagious than the globally dominant Delta version, the WHO said. Omicron is much less risky, as stated by WHO.There has been a great impact on the life of peoples after the pandemic. If the virus goes on spreading rapidly like before the world’s economy would crash.The world has faced a lot after this virus .In recent news,there were 2 people infected with a new variant in Nepal. So the Nepal Government has decided to stop the facility of Nepal Tourist Visa on Arrival for the passengers of nine different countries.
The Nepal government has decided not to do a lockdown. Rather than doing a lockdown they are trying to find solutions to prevent it from spreading within the country. Nepal has not been really affected with omicron variant till today.We should not be carefree and roam here and there in crowded areas.The Omicron has 32 mutations on the spike protein .WHO has said that there would be more deadly virus than this if it would mutate.Many countries are being conscious about this virus and started lockdown in many places.To prevent it from spreading everyone is using Mask and sanitizer, initiating social distancing.It will help reduce the increase of virus.More and more research are going on the clarification of virus.Vaccines are being provided like Pifzer to reduce it from going on wild.So we should be careful form this virus and wear double mask if needed to protect yourself.
