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* økt overførbarhet: The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is more transmissible than previous variants. This means that it is more likely to spread from person to person, even if they are not in close contact.
* Immune evasion: Omicron-varianten er også bedre i stand til å unngå immunforsvaret, selv hos personer som har blitt vaksinert eller tidligere infisert med Covid-19. This means that people who have some immunity to the virus may still be able to get infected with Omicron and spread it to others.
* avtagende immunitet: The immunity that people get from vaccination or previous infection with COVID-19 can wane over time. Dette betyr at personer som en gang var beskyttet mot viruset, kan bli mer utsatt for infeksjon igjen, spesielt hvis de blir utsatt for en høy viral belastning.
* økt testing: There has been an increase in testing for COVID-19 in many parts of the world. This has led to more cases being identified, which may give the impression that there are more cases of COVID-19 than there actually are.
* avslappede folkehelsetiltak: Mange folkehelsetiltak som ble satt i verk for å redusere spredningen av Covid-19, som maskemandater og sosial distansering, har blitt avslappet eller løftet i mange deler av verden. Dette har gjort det lettere for viruset å spre seg.
It is important to note that not all cases of COVID-19 are severe. Faktisk er de fleste tilfeller milde eller asymptomatiske. However, even mild cases of COVID-19 can have long-term consequences, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and difficulty concentrating. Additionally, COVID-19 can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia, blood clots, and death.
It is important to take steps to protect yourself from COVID-19, such as getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, and avoiding large crowds. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, it is important to get tested and isolate yourself from others until you know your results.