Bill Gates says Omicron spreading faster than any virus; if right steps taken, pandemic will be over in 2022

By Team Newsable | First Published Dec 22, 2021, 9:57 AM IST

Bill Gates went on to say that "even if it's only half as bad as Delta, it'll be the biggest surge we've seen so far because it's so contagious."

Bill Gates, the founder and philanthropist of Microsoft, cautioned that the latest strain of the Covid-19 virus, Omicron, might be the most hazardous of all since it spreads quicker than any other variety. Taking to Twitter, Gates stated that just when life looked to be returning to normal, we may be entering the worst phase of the epidemic. He stated that Omicron would touch home for all of us. He has given it to a few of his close pals, and he has cancelled most of my Christmas arrangements. Omicron is spreading faster than any other virus in recorded history. "It will soon be available in every country on the planet," Gates continued.

He went on to say that "even if it's only half as bad as Delta, it'll be the biggest surge we've seen so far because it's so contagious." The billionaire stated in his article that we should take it seriously till we learn more about it. Meanwhile, he stated that everyone must watch out for one another, especially the most vulnerable, whether they reside down the block or in another nation, including wearing masks, avoiding large indoor gatherings, and getting vaccinated. He claims that having a booster provides the best protection.

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I know it’s frustrating to go into another holiday season with COVID looming over us. But it won’t be like this forever. Someday the pandemic will end, and the better we look after each other, the sooner that time will come.

— Bill Gates (@BillGates)

Just when it seemed like life would return to normal, we could be entering the worst part of the pandemic. Omicron will hit home for all of us. Close friends of mine now have it, and I’ve canceled most of my holiday plans.

— Bill Gates (@BillGates)

The big unknown is how sick omicron makes you. We need to take it seriously until we know more about it. Even if it’s only half as severe as delta, it will be the worst surge we have seen so far because it’s so infectious.

— Bill Gates (@BillGates)

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He noted in a plea for increased immunisation in the coming days that immunizations are supposed to save people from becoming terribly ill or dying, and that they "do so efficiently." He predicted that there will be more breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, which sounds concerning but is just a function of how many people get vaccinated and how rapidly this strain spreads. Recognising that the pandemic has dampened celebrations throughout the world for the second year in a row, Gates stated that if we take the correct actions, it "may be ended in 2022."

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