News of relief in epidemic: Vaccine will also be effective on dangerous Omicron variant of Corona, Moderna announced to make booster dose

The threat of Omicron, a new variant of Corona found in South Africa, is increasing. It is more dangerous than the delta variant and with multiple mutations, it has the potential to deceive the body's immune system. However, in the meantime a relief news has come. According to the researchers, the current vaccine may also be effective on the Omicron variant. However, research is needed to make the vaccine more effective.

Here, the US pharmaceutical company Moderna said on Friday that it will prepare a booster shot against the variant Omicron of the new corona. Moderna said the company is working to address the new threat and will make its existing vaccine more effective against the new variant. Moderna CEO Stefan Bansel said, “The new variant Omicron is a cause for concern. Against this we are engaged in executing our strategy as soon as possible.

The variant found in South Africa of Corona has been named Omicron (B.1.1.529). It is said that this variant has a total of 50 types of mutations, of which 30 are in its spike protein. Because of this, it is being said to be more dangerous than the Delta variant. Due to this new variant, new cases in South Africa have increased by 200% in the last one week. Originating from South Africa, this variant has reached Hong Kong, Israel and Botswana.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that Omicron can spread more quickly than all other variants. In such a situation, the risk of corona decision has increased again in the world. Scientists are calling it the scary and worst variant ever.