Omicron, Coronas New Variant, Spread to 77 Countries: WHO

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Dec

Omicron, Coronas New Variant, Spread to 77 Countries: WHO

Rajesh Kashyap

The Omicron variant of coronavirus is spreading at a rate not seen with any previous variant, according to World Health Organization (WHO) officials.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization warned nations to take lightightly the fast spreading Omicron virus that has now started community transmission in several countries like South Africa and UK.

77 countries have now reported cases of Omicron, and the reality is that Omicron is probably in most countries, even if it hasn’t been detected yet. Omicron is spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant,” he said in his twitter post, adding: "We’re concerned that people are dismissing Omicron as mild. Surely, we have learned by now that we underestimate this virus at our peril. Even if Omicron does cause less severe disease, the sheer number of cases could once again overwhelm unprepared health systems.

I need to be very clear: vaccines alone will not get any country out of this crisis. Countries can – and must – prevent the spread of Omicron with measures that work today, he said. He further advised: "It’s not vaccines instead of masks. It’s not vaccines instead of distancing.It’s not vaccines instead of ventilation or hand hygiene. Do it all. Do it consistently. Do it well.

Omicron variant covid 19 is a virus that infects people with the common cold. Early evidence suggests, according to WHO, that people who have previously had COVID-19, could be reinfected more easily with Omicron, in comparison to other variants of concern. Information is still limited though and we will share updates as it becomes available.

Omicron variant covid 19 is a pathogen that affects humans, initially spreading through coughing and sneezing. It is not yet known how this variant of the common flu differs from other strains, but some common symptoms include weakness, tiredness, headache, low grade fever and pain in the throat. It enters the body through the mouth or nasal passages, infecting tissues of the throat, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. Infection may result in pneumonia, inflammation of the throat or tonsils (pharyngitis), and/or inflammation of the intestinal lining (enteritis). Vomiting and diarrhea do not usually occur with this virus.

Meanwhile the government across the world, including in India, continues to heavily invest in vaccination programmes to build immunity against coronavirus and strengthen health care facilities to deal with any health emergencies. One of the key components of health infrastructure is affordable and constant supply of medical oxygen which is a life safer for those badly infected by corona virus requiring hospitalization.

Bhartiya Cryogas manufactures, supplies and installs oxygen plants in India. Bhartiya Cryogas has manufactured and supplied a wide range of oxygen plants including Air Separation Plants (ASP), Liquid Oxygen Plants (LOP), Medical Grade Oxygen Plants (MGOX) and Hydrogen Plants (HDP). Bhartiya Cryogas is one of the leading manufacturer of Medical Grade Oxygen Plant in India.

During the second wave, Bhartiya Cryogas, top manufacturer and supplier of customized Cryogenic and PSA (PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION) Medical Oxygen Generation plants rose to meet national crisis by quickly turning its vast experience and facilities to produce and supply Medical PSA Oxygen Plant. The company beefed up their facilities on a war footing to design, fabricate and deliver customized highest quality standard Medical PSA oxygen.

There are several types of plants fabricated and supplied by Bhartiya Cryogas. They are:

CRYOGENICS

1) Medium Pressure Oxygen/Nitrogen Gas/Liquid Plants

2) Low Pressure Oxygen/Nitrogen Gas/Liquid Plants

PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION (PSA)

1) PSA/VPSA Oxygen/Nitrogen Generators

INDUSTRIAL GAS PLANTS

1) Hi-tech Acetylene plants

2) Nitrous Oxide plants

3) CO2 plants

4) Cylinder Filling Station