What's the Omicron Covid variant? Is it more harmful? How do I know if I have it? BBCYourQuestions has the answers you need
O'Connell, NottinghamScientists who’ve analysed the variant say they are worried by what they see in the lab. Omicron has more mutations than any other variants and they’re different too.
If you have Covid symptoms and carry out a PCR test, which is analysed in a lab, you will be contacted by your local contact tracing system if you’re suspected to be positive with Omicron. However, they can’t tell you which variant you’re infected with – only if you’re positive or negative.Why are we not vaccinating children above the age of five? I keep hearing of young children who have caught the virus.Young children can be infected with the virus, but they are very unlikely to become seriously ill. Most cases are mild and children recover quickly, particularly young children.
Vaccine advisers would have to be convinced that the benefits of vaccinating young children would outweigh any risks from the vaccines.My wife is clinically vulnerable and had a booster nearly three months ago. With boosters now recommended three months after a second main dose of the vaccine, will or should she get a second booster three months after her last one?There is currently no advice on whether a second booster will be needed or recommended for clinically vulnerable groups.
What is the rationale in making masks compulsory on public transport and shops but not in the hospitality sector?apply to shops and public transport, but not to other indoor venues such as gyms, theatres, cinemas, or hospitality settings.
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