The Emergence Role of New SARS-CoV2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1529) as a Boon or Curse: Treatment Strategy

According to the World Health Organization, Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution declared Omicron as a variant of concern on 26 November 2021. It includes about 26-32 mutations in the spike protein that might be linked to the immune invasion and enhance the mode of transmission among the individuals. The preventive measures have been taken in order to prevent the COVID-19 such as face mask, use of social distancing, and hand sanitizer. The main objective of routine immunization is to control the following COVID-19 waves. This review highlights the current data on epidemiology as well as implementation plan for the prevention of omicron variant.