(Some thing already posted in BRF )
Omicron-driven third wave likely early 2022: IIT-Kanpur prof ..
I do agree with all that!..If the available statistics of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, is taken into account, it is likely that it would spread in the country and the third wave could set in early months of next year..
..The indications so far suggest that the Omicron variant of coronavirus spreads faster than the Delta variant. But, is this variant deadlier than the Delta variant, meaning will more people be needing hospitalisation (due to Omicron), cannot be commented upon now because the data which has emerged from South Africa and some other countries, all those people there infected with Omicron, have mild infection and are not severely infected.
...Chances are very high that Omicron would spread in our country and since it is known to spread faster than the Delta variant, it would spread. ... third wave could set in the early months of next year [February per brf post] and reach its peak after which it would gradually subside. But it appears that the third wave would not be as lethal as the second wave of Covid.
As per initial reports, it is being believed that Omicron can bypass the immunity developed after getting vaccinated, but this is yet to be substantiated. The symptoms for this infection (Omicron) suggest that it is not able to bypass the natural immunity ... If this is true, then it appears that Omicron will not have much impact on the Indian population because almost 80% people in India have developed natural immunity against Covid. Other than this, a large population here (India) has got vaccinated. If these two aspects are kept in mind, it seems Omicron won’t be able to make much impact on Indian people.
Keeping all statistics in view, it does not appear that there would be high demand for oxygen or hospital beds like it happened during the second wave. The symptoms that we see now suggest that there may not be high demand for oxygen. But, it is important that one should remain extra vigilant. Wear a mask because a mask can prevent a person from getting infected. Those who have not got themselves vaccinated, should take the jab as early as possible. Those who have taken only the first dose, should hurry up and complete their vaccination course.