The new Omicron strain of Coronavirus spread to 19 US states five days after it was first recorded in California at a single person. To date, the number of ills in the country approaches 50 million, reports The Washington Post.
It is noted that such data was calculated on Monday, December 6. The edition clarifies that the specified number reflects the potentially increased bandwidth of the new strain, as well as its easier detection.
However, most cases of COVID-19 throughout the country are still connected with Delta-strain. By December 7, there are about 49.3 million sick and 786 thousand dead since the beginning of the pandemic.
The first case of infection by Omicron-strain was recorded on December 1 in California. According to the American authorities, the fearing patient came from South Africa and was completely vaccinated.
Later, the main infectious player of the US Anthony Fauci declared easier to spread a new strain of infection. He also suggested that Omicron could be more resistant to vaccines. The infectiousist stressed that it is not known for certain, but you need to be ready for this.