The new Omicron variant «doesn't bother».
The first case of a new mutation of the Omicron BA.2 strain was recorded in Algeria. This is a recently discovered sub-variant of the strain, which is rapidly spreading around the world Faouzi Derrara.
Algeria has recently reported several cases of BA.2, which is known to be widespread in South Africa, the United States and some European countries such as Denmark and some Asian countries,< br>Fauzi Derrar said.
BA.2 is being transmitted faster than the original Omicron
Declaring that the new Omicron variant «does not cause concern», the official urged citizens to be careful and vigilant.< /p>
People infected with Omicron are at risk of BA.2 infection. Immunity acquired against Omicron is insufficient against BA.2. This does not mean that this sub-variant is more dangerous, but it spreads rapidly compared to Omicron,
he noted.
Coronavirus incidence in Algeria
- In the past few weeks, Algeria has faced the 4th wave of coronavirus, dominated by the rapid spread of Omicron.
- According to the Director General of the Pasteur Institute in Algiers, the vaccination rate The population remains low: only 32% of the total number of Algerians. Almost 90% of patients admitted to intensive care with coronavirus were not vaccinated.
- The day before last, on January 29, 1,742 new patients with coronavirus and 10 deaths as a result of the disease were registered in the country. The total number of infected people has reached 249,310. 6,555 residents of the country have died from coronavirus.