The epidemic is spreading at the speed of fire in China. For this, WHO officials have attributed the BF.7 variant of Omicron.
Corona virus havoc in China
Corona has exploded again in China. There is a shortage of space in crematoriums. There are long queues in the hospitals. Medicines are running out. The epidemic is spreading at the speed of fire. For this, WHO officials have attributed the BF.7 variant of Omicron. The world has become alert in view of the increasing havoc of Corona in China. The era of restrictions has started again in many countries. Amidst the frightening reports coming from China, many kinds of questions must be arising in your mind. In response to 15 such questions, we have tried to clear all your confusions.
Question 1- Why did this happen in China, what is the reason for this sudden explosion?
answer- China is facing this kind of situation because it did not adopt home quarantine. China adopted zero covid policy in this matter. If some corona tests also turn out to be positive in an area, then a lockdown is imposed in that entire area. Then the phase of mass testing, quarantine begins. will do. He did not give permission for home quarantine. But after the first wave of Corona in India, the government had given permission for home quarantine in the second wave itself. He did not adopt such a policy.
On the other hand, questions were also being raised on his vaccine but he did not pay attention to it. Nepal and Indonesia questioned its effectiveness. At the same time, China never published its vaccine report in medical literature. He did not tell what is the efficacy of his vaccine. How much impact is it having? It is also being said that his vaccine was not effective. At the same time, China had mandated the mask too much. China never gave exemption in this. At the same time, when the effect of Corona in India reduced completely, he removed the mask. Due to which Publish acquired natural infection, natural immunity.
Question 2- How does virus mutation happen?
answer- When any virus spreads repeatedly in both immunized population or unimmunized population, then such mutations start happening in it that it learns to dodge our human system. It can also be said about China that the infectious capacity of corona is more here, so it may happen that it has acquired lethality here. But it is difficult to confirm without any concrete reports.
Question 3- Why zero covid policy is harmful?
answer- The Covid policy was implemented in China with such force that there was an outcry among the public. But when relaxation was given regarding Corona in the country, suddenly it was relaxed in such a way that even the corona investigation was stopped. After this the corona spread rapidly. At the same time, India had given relaxation in a systematic manner.
Question 4- Why did all the variants become dangerous?
answer- Omicron’s sub-variant BF.7 is proving dangerous in China. The most surprising thing is that all these variants are adept at dodging the vaccine and the immunity made naturally. This means that people who have been infected before, have also taken a booster dose, even this variant can affect them. It is also being said that people infected with it can spread the infection to an average of 10 to 18.6 other people. It is also being said that symptoms are not visible in many people infected with this variant.
Question 5- What is the threat to India from this?
answer- In the midst of increasing corona in China, people in India are worried whether corona can create havoc here again. Please tell that vigilance should always be taken regarding such an epidemic. Until there is no concrete information regarding this variant of Corona, even apprehension cannot be denied. By the way, let us tell you that our preparation is better than that of China. A large number of vaccinations have been done here too. At the same time, natural immunity has doubled regarding Omicon. Research data has been published here with transparency. Here, considering the standard level of herd immunity, a booster dose has been applied. In such a situation, it would not be wrong to say that the situation here is better.
Question 6- What is genome sequencing?
answer- If genome sequencing is explained in simple language, then it is the biodata of any virus. It gives information about how that virus is, what it looks like. The large group of viruses is called the genome. The method of knowing a virus is called genome sequencing. It is only through this that we can know about the new strain of Corona.
Question 7- Is it all profitable business?
answer- After the outbreak of Corona virus, new business opportunities came in the health sector, it cannot be denied. In the midst of millions of deaths, many countries and companies also made huge profits. But it is too early to say that corona virus infection is being spread for business.
Question 8- Which variant is causing havoc in China?
answer- Variant of corona virus Omicron’s sub variant BA.5.2.1.7 which is also known as BF.7 in short. It is made of a special mutation R346T of the spike protein of the virus. Due to this mutation, the antibody does not affect this variant. Explain that this sub-variant of Omicron is able to enter the body by dodging the antibodies that are produced in the body after being infected with the corona virus or after vaccination.
Question 9- How likely is the havoc of Corona in India?
answer- Four cases of Omicron’s sub-variant BF-7, which created havoc in China, have also come to light in India. In India too, this variant can prove to be dangerous. In view of this, the government has written a letter to all the states directing them to pay attention to the genome sequencing of the corona sample. Along with India, this variant has been confirmed in many other countries as well.
Question 10- Why is Corona causing havoc in China as compared to India?
answer- There are many reasons for the corona explosion in China. The first thing is that China has been hiding the data related to the corona virus, it has not released any data regarding the vaccine. Questions have also been raised regarding the effect of his vaccine. This can also be a major reason for the spread of corona. Secondly, under the guise of Corona, people were being tortured there. Corona infected people were being treated like animals, due to which the government was not getting the cooperation of the people there. At the same time, the BF.7 variant is most responsible for this. Because all these variants succeed in deceiving the immune system. On the other hand, the one who gets this infection immediately becomes a spreader. He starts spreading infection rapidly among people.
Question 11- Is it necessary to get booster dose?
answer- The condition of Corona is better in India than in China. India has faced three waves of infection so far. Here the second wave of the delta variant was considered the most dangerous. For the last few months, the situation of Corona is under control here. The biggest reason for this is a large number of vaccinations. However, people showed increased participation in two levels of vaccination in India. But during the time of booster dose, the situation in the country had improved a lot. That’s why many people were negligent in this. In such a situation, looking at the BF.7 variant, which is causing havoc in many countries of the world including China, one should not be negligent. Booster dose should be installed immediately. The Central Government has also issued an advisory regarding this.
Question 12- What is the R0 of BF.7, how many infected can spread the infection?
Answer: The R0 value of BF.7 is 10 to 18.6. That is, a person infected with BF.7 can infect 10 to 18 people on an average. According to experts, the R0 value of BF.7 is higher than other variants till date. Perhaps that is why it is causing havoc so fast in the whole world including China. Earlier, the R0 value of Delta was 6-7 and that of Alpha was 4-5. Looking at the RO value, London’s Global Health Intelligence Company Airfinity said about China that 800 million people could be infected there in the next few months. Whereas there can be deaths in lakhs.
Question 13- What is herd immunity and hybrid immunity
answer- Such immunity, which is not in a person but in a group or group, is called herd immunity. If a virus has infected most of the people of any one group, then their body develops immunity to fight against that disease. When most of the people of a group develop such ability, then the spread of that virus stops.
Hybrid immunity is that immunity inside the body that is produced in the body under the influence of both infection and after taking the vaccine. There are crores of people in the world in whose body herd immunity has been developed.
Question 14- why mask is necessary
answer- Wearing a mask is one of the most important preventive measures regarding corona virus infection worldwide. However, differences were also revealed between the World Health Organization and America’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention regarding this. Where the WHO had said that the mask is necessary for everyone, the CDC had advised the vaccinated people not to wear masks. Please tell that whenever Corona starts raising its head, everyone should wear a mask. Because many people have corona infection but no symptoms are visible. In such a situation, wearing a mask is a better option for everyone. If the infection is in the decision stage, then everyone should follow it at that time.
Question 15- What precautions should be taken?
answer- Looking at the rising havoc of Corona in China, we should again be alert. Those who haven’t got booster dose till now, they must get that dose done. People who have other diseases like diabetes, BP and cholesterol should take special care. Children, elderly and pregnant women should take special precautions. Cold-cough and cold are common in today’s weather. In such a situation, if the fever is not leaving for more than 3 days, then the corona test should be done immediately. Then the mask should be included in your daily routine, until its danger is averted.
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