News about this new coronavirus variant emerged from South Africa. This new Covid-19 variant was named after the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet.
According to the experts, the naming system which was announced by the World Health Organization in May makes public communication about variants easier and less confusing.
For example, the variant that emerged from India is not popular as B.1.617.2, but it is popular as Delta, the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
This new coronavirus variant, Omicron also known as B.1.1.529 has been designated as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization.
BNO News and Newsnodes are tracking confirmed and suspected cases of Omicron. According to BNO News, Omicron confirmed cases are currently reported from 18 countries around the world.
