Health officials in the United Kingdom have summarized early-stage analysis that the risk of being hospitalized for infection with the new coronavirus variant Omicron strain appears to be 50% to 70% lower than that of the Delta strain.
We will continue to analyze in detail.
Health officials in the United Kingdom released an analysis of early-stage data on the 23rd of infections with delta and omicron strains of mutant viruses confirmed by the 20th of this month.
According to the report, people infected with the Omicron strain appear to have a 50% to 70% lower risk of hospitalization than those infected with the Delta strain.
“Infection spreads faster than Delta strains and may lead to medical pressure”
However, health officials say that Omicron strains spread faster than Delta strains, and if the number of infected people increases, medical care may be strained, and even if the risk of hospitalization is low, it is necessary to be cautious. is.
Regarding the effect of the vaccine on the Omicron strain, although it seems that booster vaccination has the effect of suppressing the onset, the effect may decrease by 15% to 25% 10 weeks after the booster vaccination. is.
Health Minister Sajid Javid commented that it was an early analysis and "we will continue to carry out detailed analysis."