Omicron: A New Variant of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Authors: Cheepsattayakorn A , Cheepsattayakorn R and Siriwanarangsun P

DOI: 10.23880/oajprs-16000151

Volume 6, Issue 1

Abstract

On November 24, 2021, the B.1.1.529 variant of SARSCoV-2 (COVID-19) was first reported from South Africa [1]. The first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infected specimen was collected on November 9, 2021 [1]. On November 25, 2021, daily case numbers in South Africa increased quickly with three distinct peaks in reported cases (the latest peak was predominantly the Delta variant) to more than 1,200 cases from 273 cases on November 16, 2021, more than 80% infected cases, including first case were in the northern province of Gauteng [2]. Currently, this variant is spreading, globally [2].

Keywords: Omicron; New Variant; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19

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