#COVID19 is on the rise in many countries. @DrMikeRyan explains the dangerous ‘double effect’ of opening up too quickly and high Omicron transmissibility.
The good news is vaccination also has a double effect:1️⃣ saves lives2️⃣ protects health systems pic.twitter.com/Dpn0Gj0iIE “When you open up as quickly as some countries have, you will get that bounce in transmission.
If you add to that the increased transmissibility of BA.2, then you can a double effect. In all of those countries that are focussed on vaccination of most vulnerable people, it does not necessarily result in a massive increase in pressure on the health system," he said.
He also said that it does not result in an increase in death rates. “Good surveillance and good tracking are linked to measures that reduce transmission and protect individuals." Dr Ryan also said the good news is vaccination also has a double effect – it saves lives and protects health systems. New variant worse than Omicron:- Chris Whitty, who's England's chief medical officer, has said it is still a long way to go before the world will be Covid-free.