South Africa is witnessing a rapid increase in the number of corona patients due to the omicron variant. In the first six days of December alone, 70,000 new cases were reported in the country. In the first week of November, 200 to 300 patients were seen daily. Now this number has gone up from 8 to 10 thousand. The world is also alerted by these statistics.
Where new patients are found every dayEngland - 45,691Germany - 51,592Russia - 31,096United States - 1,07,642France - 59,019
Although the highest covid positivity rate is currently in African countries, the death rate there is low. So even though the omicron has increased the infection there, the death rate there is low.
Where are the most corona deaths currently?United States: 1722Russia: 1182Poland: 504Ukraine: 467Germany: 448
A fourth wave is looming in Africa. It is feared that a 3rd wave will also hit India in January. The current situation shows that even if a wave is caused by omicron, it will not be very dangerous, it will not be as life threatening as other waves. Although corona is caused by omicron variant, the symptoms are mild. Many are undergoing treatment at home.