Omicron Variant

B.1.1.529 VOC (Variant of Concern)

 Course Objective

• Introduction about Omicron

• Symptoms of Omicron

• Preventive measure of Omicron

Introduction
• Omicron is simply the new mutation of Covid-19

• First detected in specimens collected on November 11 in

Botswana and on November 14 in South Africa

• The World Health Organisation said Omicron has been

detected in 38 countries but there are no devasting reported
deaths so far from the new COVID-19 variant.
Symptoms

• Weakness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Low grade fever
• Pain in the throat. 
 Preventive Measure

• Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth.

• Make sure that your hands are clean when you put on and
remove your mask.
• Keep a physical distance of at least 1 meter from others. 
• Avoid poorly ventilated or crowded spaces.
 Preventive Measure

• Open windows to improve ventilation

indoors.
• Wash your hands regularly.  
• When it’s your turn, get vaccinated.
WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines
are safe and effective.  
Review

1. What are the symptoms of Omicron ?

2. What are the preventive measure of Omicron ?

Be safe, Be smart, Be kind