New coronavirus subvariants “Nimbus” and “Stratus” confirmed in Ukraine: are there any patients?

Ukraine has detected the first case of the Omicron coronavirus subvariant called Nimbus and Stratus.

This was reported by the Ministry of Health.

It is noted that currently 38 cases of the Stratus coronavirus subvariant and one case of the Nimbus subvariant have been confirmed in Ukraine.

According to the WHO classification, both subvariants of coronavirus are included in the list of those requiring monitoring at the country level.

According to monitoring data, the Nimbus subvariant does not cause a more severe course of the disease than previous variants. Its typical symptom is usually a sharp sore throat. The remaining symptoms are the same as in other COVID-19 variants: runny nose, fever, cough, headache, fatigue, loss of smell or taste.

According to monitoring data, the Stratus subvariant does not cause a more severe course of the disease than previous variants. Its characteristic symptom is a hoarse voice and hoarseness. The rest of the symptoms are the same as in other COVID-19 variants.

“Vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent severe disease and complications. An adapted omicron-specific vaccine is used in Ukraine, and revaccination is recommended every 6–12 months for people from risk groups,” the Ministry of Health reminded.

Earlier , Kyiv recorded a rapid increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19 . In a month, the number of patients in hospitals increased more than fourfold, a quarter of them children.

Recall that22 countries around the world have recorded the rapid spread of a new variant of COVID-19 . It has already been called “Nimbus”.

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