Covid-19 Omicron Awareness

Read the full blog to know the COVID-19 epidemic in India, its Awareness and vaccinations in India. 

This Blog includes suggestions to protect you and prevent spreading of COVID-19 (Omicron SARS-CoV-2).

COVID-19 pandemic in India-

First outbreak- Wuhan, (China) 

Started in India on date- 30 January 2020 – on-going (1 year, 11 months and 1 week)

 Confirmed cases in India- 3.52 Crore 

 Total Vaccination: 1,49,66,81,156 (149+ million)

Important Points 

• The first cases of COVID-19 in India were reported on 30^th of January 2020 in three towns of Kerala.
• Lockdowns were announced in India on 23 March 2020. 
• Infection rates started to drop in September 2020 till January 2021. 
• Second wave began in March 2021 was much more devastating than the first.
• Major Problems were Shortages, hospital beds, oxygen cylinders and other medical supplies in different parts of the country 
• Vaccination speeds up after 2^nd wave.
• India began its vaccination programme on 16 January 2021 with Covishield and         Covaxin.
• Third Wave about to started in the January First Week 2022 and careses are Increasing 

New Variant-SARS-CoV-2 (From December 2021)

• The third wave of the pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2 in India may peak from February First week, 2022.
  
• Reported that the Omicron variant is less severe than the Delta variant. 
• Scientist is working on Omicron and will continue to share the findings of these studies as they become available.
• They will find different aspects of prevention and control of the Omicron variant. 
• New Omicron detecting RT-PCR kit will give results in 4 hours.
• Crossing the 149 million vaccine dose mark is an achievement for India.
  

Self-Awareness

Defeat COVID

• Self-awareness and self-discipline are the strengths in fighting against the novel variant of the COVID.
• Everyone should be Mentally Strong. 
• Scientists are continuously studying Omicron variant so their suggestions are being worked upon.

Also, protect yourself and those around you:-

• Get vaccinated as soon as Possible
• Keep physical distance of at least 1 metre from others
• Avoid crowds and close contact.
• Wear a properly fitted mask in every Public Places
• Clean your hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• If you develop symptoms or test positive for Omicron COVID-19, self-isolate until you recover.

General Awareness about Omicron in Public

• Business meeting must be through Digital Platforms.
• Posters on creating awareness among the public.
• Need to behave in a responsible manner.
• Importance of vaccines.
• Guidelines to be followed and not to lower the guard against virus.
• Make your environment safer

What are the symptoms of Omicron variant of COVID-19?

• Muscle aches
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Congestion & running nose
• Loss of smell
• A scratchy throat and
• Night sweats are common Omicron symptoms
• Damage the heart, kidneys, lungs and brain.
  

Precautionary Measures 

Prevention methods of the disease

• Hand washing
• Avoiding hand shaking
• Wearing masks and gloves
• Using sanitizer
• Physical distancing
• General personal hygiene
• Consuming hot drinks, garlic and ginger Syrups