Tag: Variant of coronavirus
Towards “a period of calm before a possible return of Covid-19 at the end of the year”, estimates the WHO
If Omicron is now dominant on the old continent, this variant could spell the end of the pandemic. A number of international experts are cautiously optimistic while urging continued vaccination.…
Sputnik V would be effective against Omicron from the 2nd dose
Against the Omicron variant, the mRNA vaccines available in France are effective from the third dose. While the Sputnik V vaccine is not authorized in Europe, a new study suggests…
Variant of Omicron BA.2: what we know
For several weeks, a sub-variant of the Omicron variant has been regularly detected in several countries including France. This was named BA.2. It would already be in the majority in…
SARS-CoV-2 variants: “Our T cells are reason for optimism! »
Our immune system works a bit like trench warfare where the first line of defense is that of antibodies and the second is that of T lymphocytes. If the first…
Covid-19: after an infection, how long do you remain contagious?
The Omicron variant is spreading at full speed. It is extremely contagious. By the very admission of the Minister of Health Olivier Veran, ” traditional measurements have no real impact…
Voluntarily catching Covid-19: good or bad idea?
” Either way, we’ll all get it eventually », « being vaccinated does not protect that much », « with Omicron, it’s not so bad “… Wouldn’t it ultimately be…
Symptoms of the Omicron variant: what we know
Cases with strong suspicion of contamination by the Omicron variant now represent nearly 9 out of 10 cases according to Public Health France. With more than 300,000 new cases diagnosed…