DNA Explainer: Why experts warn against getting complacent about Omicron - Due to high transmissibility of Omicron variant many are saying this would expose almost everyone to the disease and hence extreme precaution is must.
Omicron has higher asymptomatic carriage and rate of infection: Studies reveal - Both studies on Omicron found a higher rate of infection than during previous outbreaks, and a higher proportion of asymptomatic carriers.
DNA Explainer: Can Omicron reinfect patients who have recovered from COVID-19, what study suggests - One study suggests that people who recovered from a prior infection of COVID-19 have a significant risk of reinfection, much higher than with earlier
Omicron is NOT common cold: Experts issue chilling warning, ask not to be off guard - The most common symptoms of Omicron resemble symptoms of the common cold like runny nose, congestion, cough and fatigue. But the two are not the same.
Omicron surging fast but also descends quickly: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw says heading towards Endemic - Shaw said that Omicron is surging fast but it also descends quickly, and lesser hospitalisation, lesser occupation of ICU beds are a huge relief.