COVID & Omicron: How to Protect Yourself against New Virus Variants

Covid  and Omicron are both viruses but one spread faster than the other. Omicron is a virant of the virus that causes Covid- 19. Even with vaccines, the spread of Omicron is still higher. Despite its high transmission, researchers  still  don't know its origin, its symptoms and its causes.  The virus has been detected in many countries and cases had been recorded. The spread of the virus is alarming hence, the aim of this article is to educate you on how to get yourself protected from this deadly virus.

Both Covid-19 and omicron has almost same symptoms hence,their prevention is same. 
Below are few ways you could get yourself protected;

1. Get yourself vaccinated: This is the best way to get yourself protected from the virus. Even people with weak immune system get themselves protected with the use of vaccines.  The use of vaccines will protect you  from the illness and also save you from any form of symptoms. 

2.  Avoid crowded areas: The rate at which the virus spread is really very high. A mere body contact with an infected person can can get you infected hence,you have to keep yourself safe by avoiding areas where people are much and where there aren't enough breathing space (i.e poor ventilated area).

3. Wash hands and surfaces often: This is another way to get yourself prevented from this deadly virus. Make sure you wash your hands before and after every little thing  you do such as eating, using the toilet, the use of the nose mask, touching of any part of your body, after leaving a public place, after taking care of the sick etc. You can either wash with soap and  water or a sanitizer with 60% alcohol. All surfaces should be disinfect and cleaned. Surfaces such as  tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks etc. 

4. Always go for regular check-up: You should always watch for any form of symptoms and go for treatment immediately if  any of the symptoms are noticed. This  will help you to detect easily if affected and hence there will be immediate  treatment for such person.