Third coronavirus disease (covid) and its variants of concern

Third coronavirus disease (covid) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to serious respiratory illness and some will require medical attention.
Most common covid symptoms are fever, cough, tiredness and loss of taste or smell.

Unfortunately, the new covid variants of concern such as Omicron covid variant has outcompeted Delta covid variant and has infected many people across the world.
We may need a different vaccine for the highly transmissible Omicron virus.

Protect yourself and others from this virus infection by just keep doing what we know works.
* stay at least 1 meter apart from others
* wear a properly fitted mask
* wash your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub frequently
* reduce indoor gatherings
* reduce travel  
* if you feel unwell, stay home and self-isolate
* get vaccinated from time to time

The unvaccinated individuals are at the highest risk of not only getting the infection but also getting hospitalized, having severe disease, and dying.


References
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus