Everyone is aware of the deadly Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Now many new infectious variants of COVID-19 have spread; one is Omicron BF.7.
Since its outbreak, various public health groups, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have been monitoring COVID-19. They have recommended several measures for its prevention and treatment. Here’s all you need to know about it!
COVID Omicron BF.7 Strain
Omicron BF.7 is one of the variants of COVID. Any person infected with this variant can spread it to 10-18.6 people near him, as it has an RO value of around 10-18.6. Unvaccinated people have a higher chance of contracting BF.7 strain. The elderly, children, and people with weak immune systems must be very careful.
What are the symptoms of COVID Omicron BF.7?
The symptoms of COVID Omicron BF.7 include runny nose, infection, respiratory tract, fever, sore throat, weariness, cough without Phlegm, sneezing, hoarse voice, and altered sense of smell. Pneumonia is also an underlying condition that is common in older people.
What are the causes of COVID Omicron BF.7?
Omicron BF.7 is one of the variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Like its parent, Omicron BF.7 also has the same mutation, R346T. Due to its mutation, BF.7 can evade neutralizing antibodies produced by prior infections of vaccinations.
COVID-19 neuro complications, long-term symptoms in kids (2 latest studies)
– 7% have seizures, brain damage
– Symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks@MeetJess @RadCentrismhttps://t.co/PCMqmDnQEO— Emmanuel (@ejustin46) January 2, 2023
Thus, it would be wrong to believe that vaccination against COVID-19 will provide complete protection from BF.7. As per experts, Omicron BF.7 cannot affect people more than once.
Safety measures and Precautions against COVID Omicron BF.7
As on December 2022, around 27-28% of people have taken COVID-19 precautionary doses. Taking the COVID booster injections and vaccine can help to avoid complications.
People are advised to wear masks and take booster doses to safeguard themselves against the new COVID-19 variant.
