The reopening of the global frontier is likely in the spring, according to the latest data from Omicron – Wired PR Lifestyle Story

According to new Covid-19 infection records set around the world, optimism about the pandemic seems to be wrong.

Even places like Singapore, which inoculated almost all eligible residents and tried to live with the virus, also had to repeal the Vaccine Travel Zone’s limited agreements with other countries that had worked well so far.

However, the expansion of Omicron seems to confirm our best expectations, not the worst fears.

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Looking at the origins of Omicron, we can see that the latest wave of infection is not the same as before. Usually deaths followed relatively rapidly and proportionately after the growth of infections, but this link with the latter variant has been broken.

In fact, the Omicron wave has largely passed, and the average daily death toll is steadily rising, closer than we expected before.

South Africa is our best litmus test, having to deal with Omicron first, so we can now compare whether or not we are seeing similar trends in the world.

So is it? Let’s take a look.

The increase in recent cases is not the same as the previous one, which has been infected three to four times before the autumn / winter 2020 peak, before vaccines became available.

But again, as is the case in South Africa, deaths do not seem to continue in the same proportions, and it is not only due to vaccines (which are so effective against Omicron after all) but also the virus itself, as the Delta outbreak devastated the state. just a few months ago.

It also looks like the U.S. has climbed to the top and will see a rapid downward trend, especially as the weather begins to improve across the country (last year’s peak came at the same time, and it took several months). relative calm).

Britain is rejecting masks and isolation

Meanwhile, the conflicting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson left many shocked yesterday completion of masking mandates, certificate of compulsory vaccinations, isolation of the infected from March 24 and work from home from January 26.

Our scientists believe that Omicron waves are likely to peak nationwide … due to the extraordinary promotion campaign, along with the way citizens have responded to Plan B measures, we can return to Plan A.

When the regulations expire (January 26), the government will not order the wearing of face masks anywhere.

Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

As before, there are data to support this decision, given how quickly the Omicron wave has receded in the UK without causing a rise in deaths, while hospitalizations remain stable or are declining across the country.

A similar scenario is happening everywhere else, albeit at different times, due to the irregular spread of the virus, which is yet to reach some countries in the coming weeks.

However, past wave experience suggests that the biggest threat may soon be left behind as the weather improves and the typical winter “flu season” ends, with warmer conditions for people to spend more time outside or at least open windows in homes and offices. they encourage. .

The virus gives millions of immunities

Paradoxically, the high transmissibility of Omicron also has a positive side, as the virus itself acts as a vaccine, and antibodies have a greater presence among all those infected.

As the evolution of the disease slows down, many people have not even taken the test, as suggested by WHO forecasts. More than half of Europe will hire Omicron in the next two months.

Therefore, even before there are new vaccines and / or treatments for specific variants, most of them may have naturally overcome the disease.

This should lead to a lower incidence of the virus in the coming months, especially as we receive more support from promoters targeting Omicron itself.

Pack your bags (but don’t do it yet)

Last spring and summer seasons were quite comfortable already in many parts of the world, with trips to America and Europe resumed (before most people received their blows).

It should also remove border restrictions elsewhere in 2022, including more people, while the deadly Delta has been removed by the smoother Omicron.

As a result, it seems that this year will bring a resurgence of international travel as soon as each country faces the inevitable rise of the new variant (the sooner the better).

The situation should remain stable at least until the fall, when we will witness another rebound of the disease, perhaps in another incarnation, which will be even less dangerous (hopefully).

While we may not yet see the full freedom to go to all the destinations and go to all the destinations, the most coveted ones should be made available again, reviving the feeling of normalcy that has been so badly lacking in the last two years.

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