Both Omicron And Delta Variants Causing Covid Surge: Kerala Health Minister
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Kerala Health Minister Veena George also warned of stringent action against those unleashing false propaganda regarding the pandemic and vaccination through social media platforms.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has cautioned people against the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the state during the third wave and said both Delta and Omicron variants of the virus are contributing to the ongoing unprecedented surge in daily cases.
Though its severity is lesser, Omicron variant has the potential to spread the disease 5-6 times more than the Delta variant and so it should not be taken lightly. Every single person should adhere to Covid protocol strictly to keep the pandemic under control, she told reporters.
Ms George also warned of stringent action against those unleashing false propaganda regarding the pandemic and vaccination through social media platforms.
Stating that a section of people are spreading lies like Omicron is a "natural vaccine" and so it was not dangerous to contract the infection, she said such campaigns were baseless.
