Omicron likely to cause re-infections, surge in cases, say experts

Public health experts feel that India is better prepared now for surveillance, testing and care

As more suspect cases of Omicron are isolated across the country, experts say a significant surge is likely due to reinfections and even vaccinated people getting infected. V Nagarjuna Maturu, consultant pulmonology and sleep medicine, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, said the Omicron variant is definitely more transmissible than Delta. 

This is evident from the steep rise in cases in South Africa. There, Omicron has overtaken Delta as the predominant strain in circulation. “There is a definite possibility of a third wave in the country, as the variant has already been isolated from India. As the variant has multiple mutations on the spike