Just when we thought the cases were going down, they rose again with new worries in our minds. The Omicron BA.5 sub-variant. The first case of Omicron in Malaysia came to surface over seven months ago, in December 2021. While the symptoms may be mild in some, it is highly transmissible, causing them to spread faster than in the previous delta variant. With the new sub-variant recently discovered in Malaysia, does BA.5 cause more severe symptoms than earlier Omicron sub-variants?
What Are the Symptoms of Omicron?
While the latest coronavirus strain differs slightly from previous ones, the symptoms of infection are very similar. Patients infected with the Omicron variant frequently report severe headaches, night sweats, fatigue, sore throat, dry cough, and chills.
The initial Omicron strain has a milder version of the virus, causing less severe disease and death than the Delta strain that came before it. While scientists continue to learn about BA.5, data show that hospital admissions are low in comparison to earlier cases.
Omicron BA.5
In February 2022, a strain known as BA.5—the most contagious so far—was discovered in Africa along with another subvariant, BA.4. Omicron BA.5 stands out as the most easily transmissible Covid variant discovered to date, according to several researchers. According to reports, the variants’ ability to mitigate immune defence vaccines may increase infections. It has since become the dominant variant, igniting an increase in COVID-19 cases in the US and most of Europe.
Omicron BA.5 in Malaysia
According to Malaysian Health Minister YB Khairy Jamaluddin on Friday, 8 July 2022, there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in the last week. The BA.5 Omicron subvariant is said to be widespread. He claims that compared to the same period a week ago, the number of cases has increased by 31% in the last five days.
What Can You Do?
The most important thing you can do is reduce your infection risk. After two years of battling against COVID-19, the following methods are and have been the best ways to help you reduce the chances of contracting the virus. Wear masks, practise good hygiene, DISINFECT, DISINFECT, DISINFECT and keep a safe distance from one another.
Did You Know…
ENVIRO Group was named as the Best Rated Disinfection Services in Malaysia for the year 2022 by Best in Malaysia? This honour comes as we continue to protect people and secure assets. It is a great honour to receive this acclaim, and we strive to improve and provide the finest solutions to clients constantly. With that in mind, our rapid disinfection service is one of the best you can get to protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers of COVID-19. Enviro Group Asia is the industry leader in Rapid Disinfection Service. Disinfection is one of the most effective COVID-19 virus prevention strategies. Here are a few reasons why you should consider using our Rapid Disinfection Service:
- Kills 99.99% of Bacteria and Viruses
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- Protects surfaces for up to 90 days
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Contact a professional disinfection service like EVIRO Group Asia. With us, you will be guaranteed to have some peace of mind knowing that you are keeping your loved ones safe!
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