WHO refutes Brazilian President’s claims that Omicron is a welcome variant
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro recently said that the new variant of Covid-19 could be called a "vaccine virus" and is a "welcome" variant. The President said that the Omicron variant can signal the end of the pandemic. Bolsonaro made such statements on Wednesday in an interview with Gazeta Brazil website. World Health Organization Emergency Director Mike Ryan on Wednesday refuted statements made by the President. During a news conference in Geneva, Ryan said that Omicron might be less severe as a viral infection in an individual, however, that doesn't mean it is a mild disease. Ryan said that many people are suffering because of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 . He further added that many people are gasping for breath in ICUs. He also claimed that the virus is a vaccine -preventable disease and can be prevented by taking necessary precautions. He talked about the benefits of hygiene, social distancing, and mask rules. Ryan added that it is not the ti...