There’s another threat looming in the horizon and it only signifies one thing–Covid-19 will be here for a little more time.
The latest Omicron subvariant was confirmed by no less than the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO described the Omicron variant of concern as currently the dominant variant circulating globally because it has genetic mutations that could make it harder to distinguish from the delta variant using PCR tests, compared with the original omicron variant, BA.1.
This only means the threat is no joke. Whilst we are already adapting to our adopted roadmap for Covid to be treated as an ordinary common cold, this new threat cannot be underestimated. Hence, the WHO refers to it as a variant of concern.
As most Dabawenyos have been either double vaccinated or boosted, the threat may not be as fearsome as was previous variants when vaccination hasn’t been rolled out yet. But with vaccination, the imminent threat could be just that, a threat.
However, precautions must be carried out everyone. The most glaring concern is the massive crowd gathering at political rallies leading to the elections in May. Whilst candidates and their camps are celebrating each time they get big crowds, those who feel the urgency of the threat can only shiver in fear.
There are still “what ifs” prevalent in how we deal with the contagion. Letting our guards down and allowing a mob is simply a recipe for major disaster.
