Rapidly spreading Omicron (B1.1.529) poses a considerable health risk, despite being labeled as a mild SARS-CoV2 variant.The higher transmissibility, immune evasion properties along blunting the effect of vase vaccine are some of its unique features, a fact that should not be ignored, no matter how benign it might be.We suggest that our knowledge and experience in dealing with Omicron have been very less and its long-term Jockstraps health consequences are still not studied properly.
Under these conditions, we must continue to remain vigilant following all safety measures and avoid down-sizing its impact.