In the Territory of Omicron

Abstract

The SARSCoV2 virus causes COVID19 disease, a new virus thatcauses a pandemic and affects countries in all aspects. The pandemic is existing for more than 2 years affecting the population psychologically and economically. Presently, it has undergone enormous mutations and The World Health Organisation(WHO) categorized as fifth mutant of significance, Omicron, designated by World Health Organisation (WHO). Omicron has been reported in more than half of the nations worldwide. As it is high number of mutations, it has a high transmission rates when compared to previously prevailed variants and original strain. Additionally, this has a high rates of reinfection especially with its sub-lineage. Some of the vaccines are effective against this variant while some others are minimal effect. Furthermore, every vaccine produces antibodies that neutralises the viral load. This article concerned on Omicron, its genetics , vaccine efficacy against omicron and its lineage.