Decreasing infections, how true is warning of new variant?

KATHMANDU: JAN. 28 – COVID-19 infection is spreading rapidly in Nepal and is gradually declining. Looking at the statistics of the last three days, it is seen that the infection rate is decreasing.

The COVID-19 was confirmed in 2.6 percent of those tested on Jan 3. This rate had increased to 9.1 percent on Jan 9. This number had reached 24.7 percent by Jan 14.

Thus, analyzing the statistics of the ministry, it is seen that the corona was confirmed at 31.8.8 percent on Jan 15. This number has reached 48.4 percent on Jan 19. After the spread of the third variant, Jan 24 seems to have reached an all-time high.

Of those tested on Jan 24, 48.6 percent have been confirmed infected. Since then, the transition rate has been steadily declining. While the infection was confirmed at 46.3 percent in Jan 25, it has dropped to 41.5 percent on Jan 26 and 36.8 percent on January 30.

Source: Ministry of Health and Population

According to the projection of the experts, the rate of Omicron infection seems to have decreased as it has spread at a faster rate. According to Prof. Dr Janak Koirala, similar tend have been seen in the world. ‘Statistics from other parts of the world show that this variant will be higher in 3 to 4 weeks and will gradually decline. Even in Nepal, it is slowly declining, ”he said.

Serious side effects if not vaccinated

Omicron Infection Both those who have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 have become infected. Although this variant shows normal symptoms in many people, some children have to be admitted to the ICU for treatment. Koirala explains.

According to him, those who have not been vaccinated can be seen in the hospital. Studies so far have shown that the study can also make. There is even a risk of death for those who have not been vaccinated.

Warning of new variants

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that this variant of the COVID-19 is not final. WHO warns that a new variant may come even after this.

According to Dr Koirala, looking at the nature of COVID-19 in the world in two years, new mutations have appeared in 6-6 months. According to him, a new mutation of COVID-19 has taken place in any country after three-four months. Dr Koirala said that he was not sure about the condition of the new virus.