New COVID-19 Variant ‘Omicron’ Is Already Here Or Near To Us, Says M’sian Virologist
‘Omicron’, the new highly contagious variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus, is likely to be already in Malaysia, or is very close.
This is according to Monash University Malaysia virologist Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam, as reported by New Straits Times.
“Chances are it (Omicron) is already here or near us,” he was quoted as saying.
The Omicron variant, which was first discovered in South Africa on 24 November this year, has already seen many countries – Malaysia included – ban flights and travellers from the affected region.
However, Dr Vinod says that such measures actually lead to more harm than good in the long run, as the virus can enter through other means, such as the supply chain of goods.
