Omicron causes mild illness, says expert

Dec 03, 2021

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): As two cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus was detected in India, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Chairman Dr Ashok Seth on December 02 said that new variants will keep coming and people don’t need to panic but to remain cautious and proactive. “Though these are early days, it's seen in South Africa and other affected European countries that Omicron causes mild illness. 2 cases detected in India are also either mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic. Coronavirus variants will keep coming. We don't need to panic but remain cautious and proactive. We can protect ourselves from any variant if we're fully vaccinated and observe COVID appropriate behavior,” he added.