Omicron new corona variant

• On November 29, 2021, World Health Organization (WHO) warned that; the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus called “Omicron” poses very high global risk.

• Early evidence shows that, this highly mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with ‘severe consequences.’

• It also noted that, “considerable uncertainties’’ remain about Omicron, which was first detected in southern Africa, some days ago.