Omicron symptom changes - looks like it's milder and more virulent than delta
From John Campbell. He's a retired British heal professional and has been following corona since the start. I followed his videos early 2020 when virus was spreading from China.
Key points based on South Africa data
- Omicron displaced delta, most of hospitalized now omicron
- Symptoms mild, less people seek medical care (body ache, tiredness)
- Omicron has replaced delta within a month, milder disease, 96% cases now Omicron
- A lot of community prevalence
- Some research suggests that omicron has taken on mutations from common cold corona viruses
- Most hospitalized for other reasons and only tested positive. Less hospitalizations, less need for oxygenisation.
- Pfizer says "3 doses are enough but two should still offer protection" and they are working on Omicron vaccine
Not in video
In UK in 2 weeks one person has died with omicron.
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