How bad will the Omicron Covid variant be in Britain? Three things will tell us | Devi Sridhar

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A new variant identified in southern Africa is causing global panic – but its real impact will be shown by the data scientists are racing to establish, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

So what does this mean for each of us? Right now, we need to continue to do all the things we should already be doing to get through the harsh winter months: getting vaccinated, and boosted, to protect ourselves; using the free home-testing kits to ensure we’re not infecting others, whether in friends’ homes or in pubs and restaurants; wearing masks in crowded places such as public transport and shops; and being attentive to how many close contacts we have.

 

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devisridhar Think there needs to be a concerted effort to explain - particularly from our elected politicians & media - that the scientists are not the “bad guys” & that we need to learn to live with Covid-19. Too many people think it’s all over. Anti-vaxxers have a lot to answer for.

devisridhar Can we be infected by more than one variant?

No mention of Long Covid.

devisridhar She's got a new solution every week, review her last 2 or 3 articles and then question why you're still commissioning this rubbish

devisridhar How about this? Oh, wait…. You would not post this because you only post to create fear. I would really like to know if you are a bot or a shill.

No experts available?

It won't be bad at all cos it's made up bullshit.

devisridhar Haha what a weird picture choice. Bad news? Use a photo of City.

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