What scientists knows about Covid 19 new variant Omicron

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Dec

What scientists knows about Covid 19 new variant Omicron

Sanjeev Verma

Outbreak of Covid 19 new variant Omicron has left governments worried all over the world. There are still several unknown aspects of this latest mutant variant which is spreading globally. However the World Health Organization (WHO) has termed the variant as a “cause of concern” and is closely monitoring its transmission and growth.

Few of the key questions that the public is goggling for are: What is the Omicron variant? How did the Omicron variant develop? Where is the Omicron variant present? Is the Omicron variant more severe? Is the Omicron variant more contagious? Does the Omicron variant have different symptoms? What is Vaccine effectiveness against the Omicron variant? What is the relation between prior COVID-19 infection and the Omicron variant? Can the Omicron variant be detected through testing? Can children get infected with Omicron? How to protect your family? How to talk to your child about Omicron?

Bhartiya Cryogas, a leading Manufacturer of oxygen plant as well as Cryogenic oxygen plants of commercial and medical grade oxygen in India which played a superlative role in meeting oxygen crisis triggered due to deadly second corona epidemic wave, has researched to understand the Omicron virus to answer their concern.

The Omicron variant (OmicCOV) of Covid-19 has been called a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization because it contains several mutations that may affect the way it acts in the body. It is important to note that it is not possible at this time to determine whether these changes will result in differences in how OmicCOV behaves compared to Covid-19.

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.

Early evidence suggests, according to WHO, that people who have previously had COVID-19, could be re-infected 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.

The omicron virus causes both systemic and mucosal infections. Like other paramyxoviruses, coxsackievirus B3 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.

The variant, which was named Omicron after the first letter of the Greek alphabet, possesses properties almost identical to other strains discovered in the last ten years, but has shown increased resilience and escaped sterilization techniques when used on other variants in tests.

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 coronavirus requiring hospitazation. In India, Bhartiya Cryogas is one of the top oxygen manufacturers and suppliers to meet the requirements of government as well as private hospitals and healthcare facilities. Much before the Corona’s outbreak, the company has been India’s leading commercial oxygen manufacturer, manufacturer of oxygen plants, acetylene plant and oxygen cylinder filling plants. During the pandemic, they used their vast experience and facilities to immediately produce and supply medical grade oxygen.

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