Bill Gates on omicron: “We could be entering the worst part of the pandemic”

The omicron variant of coronavirus it has put the whole world on alert because of its rapid spread. It is already the dominant variant in the world and, preliminary studies indicate, appears to be more resistant to currently available vaccines.

In this context of uncertainty, the philanthropist Bill Gates He published a series of messages on his Twitter account calling on the population to exercise extreme caution.

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“Just when it seemed that life would return to normal, we could be entering the worst part of the pandemic. Ómicron will play home. My close friends have it and I have canceled most of my vacation plans ”, wrote.

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) December 21, 2021

The co-founder of Microsoft noted that omicron spreads faster than any other virus and what soon it will be in all the countries of the world. However, the great unknown for him is how and how sick he is.

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“We must take it seriously until we know more about it. Even if it’s only half as severe as the delta, it will be the worst increase we have seen so far because it is very infectious “, alerta Bill Gates.

The businessman called on us to take care of each other and to protect the most vulnerable. To do this, ask to wear a mask, avoid large gatherings and, above all, get vaccinated or get a booster vaccine as soon as possible.

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) December 21, 2021

Bill Gates recognizes that each time there will be more cases of people vaccinated and infected with covid-19But he points out that vaccines are designed to prevent people from getting seriously ill or dying, and so far they serve their purpose.

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Despite the panorama, it does not change your idea that the pandemic could end in 2022. “If there is good news, it is that omicron It moves so fast that once it becomes dominant in a country, the wave should last less than 3 months. Those few months could be bad, but I still believe that if we take the right measures, the pandemic could end in 2022 ″, holds.

Reflect that communities will continue to see outbreaks, but there will also be new drugs and the level of risk will eventually go down.

Consider that in a couple of years, the covid-19 It will no longer be paramount when deciding whether to work from the office, let the children go to their football game or watch a movie at a cinema.

“I know it’s frustrating to go into another Christmas season with COVID-19 threatening us. But it won’t be like this forever. Someday the pandemic will end and the better we take care of ourselves, the sooner that moment will come “, writes.

What is missing to bring the pandemic to an end?

Rich countries have looked out for their own interests, but are making no real effort to coordinate a global response. Bill Gates notes that it is necessary for all governments to designate a global leader in charge of the Covid-19 emergency and for leaders to meet regularly

Bill Gates He shares on his blog that the next 18 months don’t have to look like the last 18 months. Now the challenge is for high-income countries to donate vaccines to nations that do not have enough resources. Also that nations that already have vaccines encourage their populations to apply them, refuting false news.

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