Omicron: The virus can be 'identified by a new type of structure

 Omicron: The virus can be 'identified by a new type of structure', but what is the way to prevent it?

Certified cases of the new corona virus, Omecron, have been reported in several countries

It's easy to tell if someone has the corona virus or not, but the process of identifying the omekron virus is a bit complicated.

The new strain of corona, first discovered in South Africa, has now reached the United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, Belgium and the Netherlands, while many countries around the world are imposing travel restrictions to prevent the virus from entering.

On the other hand, US President Joe Biden says that if people wear masks and get vaccinated, there will be no need for a new lockdown.

Yesterday, the head of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom, warned that this new strain of Corona could spread a new wave of epidemics around the world, largely due to its genetic makeup. Extraordinary changes have taken place.

Scientists do not yet know much about the effects of the virus, but there is an answer to the question of how to identify it.

How is Omicron different from other types of Corona? 

Not much is known about Omicron yet, except that it is a new species that has undergone genetic mutations. How this new strain affects the body and whether it proves to be more dangerous than the old strain virus are all questions that scientists are working day and night to answer. The big question is whether this new strain of the virus is immune to the vaccine.

What tests should be done to identify Omekron? 

It is easy to tell if someone has the corona virus, but the process of identifying the omekron virus is somewhat complicated. PCR tests performed in a normal laboratory can only be used to determine if a person has the corona virus. However, guinea pig laboratories have the facility to make this diagnosis based on this test. Can Corona type Omecron or any other variant.

The biggest problem with Omekron's identity is that it has undergone many new genetic mutations that were not present in the old species. The most common of these variants is found in the spike protein of the virus that the Corona vaccine targets. This is one of the main reasons for the widespread concern about this new strain, as it is thought that Omecron may not be highly resistant to the corona vaccine.

But now that it has been determined where the genetic mutation is in this new species, a way to identify it can be worked out.

Omecron's 'Structural Identification' 

Omecron has been shown to be a key component of its genetic modification, the S or spike cell. A simple PCR test usually identifies three parts of the virus. They identify the 'S' or spike cell on the surface of the virus, while the outer surface, dubbed 'E', is identified as well as the 'N2' nucleus cap on the inner surface of the virus. Sid is also identified.

When a person's corona is tested, it is used to see if the corona virus is present.

If so, does it have an 'S' spike cell? Once the cell has been identified, it is not possible to say for sure whether it is omecron or not, but a step is needed to determine the type of corona virus that has been identified. Is it Omicron or someone else? This method is a genetic analytical test that can be used to confirm whether or not this type of virus is omecron.

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the effects of omekron+

What is the significance of genetic analysis?

Genetic analysis is very important for testing the type of virus. About 60,000 positive corona cases are reported each week in the UK, with 20% of the samples being sent for genetic analysis.

By examining the sample and genetically analyzing it, scientists confirm whether the type of virus found in it is an old variant or a new omecron type of corona. This analysis is also used to estimate the extent of the spread of the virus as a whole, as it is difficult to give a definitive opinion on each case based on a 20% sample.

Did Omicron start in South Africa? 

Just as the Corona debate began with where the virus originated and whether it originated in China, so too has the debate over Omecron. Scientists believe that the facility for genetic analysis is not available everywhere, so it is not possible to identify a new species of corona in every country.

The virus was first identified in South Africa, but did not necessarily originate there. All that can be said is that thanks to the scientists and doctors there, a new species of Corona has been discovered, which can now be further researched and broken around the world.

How to avoid Omicron? 

So far, due to a lack of research and information, nothing can be said definitively about the effects of Omicron. According to the World Health Organization, scientists are trying to find out, but for now, caution is the most useful way.

In Pakistan, as in other parts of the world, there is an urgent need to speed up the vaccination process against omega-3s and to provide vaccines to those who are still deprived of the vaccine. At the same time, enforcing precautionary measures against corona can help prevent omega-3s, such as wearing masks and taking care of social distances.

US President Joe Biden announced after the confirmation of Omicron in Canada that there is no need to take action at this time. "If people wear masks and get vaccinated, there is no need for a new lockdown," he said.