“Taking into account the risk assessment, the epidemiological situation, the response, the level of vaccination ... as well as the uncertainty associated with the rapidly evolving situation with the omicron strain, countries must be prepared for the timely strengthening of social and sanitary measures,” RIA Novosti reports. message.
On November 25, it became known that scientists have identified a new strain of coronavirus in Botswana, South Africa and Hong Kong, which could potentially become the most dangerous.
Later it was designated by the Greek letter "omicron".
The WHO said that there is not enough data to say that the new omicron coronavirus strain is more infectious than other options.
The organization also reported a high likelihood of further spread of the omicron strain globally.