World / Who warns not forget corona is not over on omicron variant

Sensing the threat of the new variant Omicron of the corona virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that Southeast Asian countries should increase surveillance. Health and social measures must be strengthened and vaccination must be increased. WHO says that the new variant of the virus is very dangerous and contagious, so to avoid it, it is important for us to be prepared in advance.

Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO's Regional Director for South East Asia Region, said that Southeast Asian countries need to exercise caution on international travel as it is likely to spread the new variant of the corona virus, Omicron, through travellers. He said, "While there is a decline in corona cases in most countries of our region, the increase in cases elsewhere in the world confirms a new version of concern. That's why we need to continue our work against the corona virus." This is the best and most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus.

He stressed that at any cost we should not ignore the power of the vaccine. The global health body has classified the new variant of the corona virus, Omicron, in the highly contagious category. Its initial symptoms have shown that it is more dangerous than the delta and delta plus variants of the virus. Khetrapal Singh said that the governments of the countries should increase their level of monitoring and testing.

Mask and seriousness at two yards is necessary

Khetrapal Singh said that people should wear a mask covering their nose and mouth. It is important to maintain a safe distance. Poorly ventilated or crowded places should be avoided. Hands should be kept clean, mouth should be covered when coughing and sneezing and be vaccinated to reduce the risk of coronavirus.

The regional director said, "We must not forget that the pandemic is not over. As societies open up, we should not be complacent. Festivals and celebrations should include all precautionary measures. Crowds and large gatherings should be avoided."

Several countries, including the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iran, Japan and Thailand, the European Union and the United Kingdom, have banned international flights over southern African countries to avoid the Omicron virus.