COVID-19 in Karnataka: Rise of Omicron

Autor: Zameer Shervani, Umair Yaqub Qazi, Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan, Kehkeshan Fatma, Arif Siddiquie, Venkata Phani Sai Reddy Vuyyuru, Nudrat Jamal, Adil Ahmed Khan, Parangimalai Diwakar Madan Kumar, Rabiya Khan
Rok vydání: 2022
Zdroj: European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 4:71-76
ISSN: 2593-8339
DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2022.4.6.1503
Popis: The rise of the Omicron variant has been studied in the state of Karnataka in India for the period March 2021-June 2022. The % contribution of the Omicron rose from 1.5% to 99.2% as time passed. Delta variant which was the major strain before Omicron emerged was completely replaced. The pathogenicity and virulence of all three variants were also compared. The rate of spread of more transmissible variant Omicron has been compared with surge in the daily caseload.
Databáze: OpenAIRE