It’s never safe to let our guard down any time over Omicron, says expert

Shoppers gather at Sarojini Nagar market after lifting of odd-even formula by Delhi government, in New Delhi on January 28, 2022. (Source: The Hindu)

“Even though Omicron doesn’t seem to be as virulent as Delta, it’s never safe to let our guard down any time,” warns Giridhar R Babu, professor and head – Life Course Epidemiology, Public Health Foundation of India, in an interview. He says that as long as there is high circulation in any part of the world, there is scope for developing new variants, including the possibility of a more virulent strain.

Is it the right time to let our guard down, as Omicron doesn’t seem to be as virulent as Delta ?