[InTime News]
A new coronavirus variant is currently circulating, but there is no reason for alarm, a health expert has informed.
Speaking to SKAI TV, Professor of Pulmonology Nikos Tzanakis explained that the strain belongs to the Omicron group and “does not pose an epidemiological threat or place pressure on the health system.”
He noted that a mild increase in cases may occur during the summer, as expected with seasonal trends. Individuals infected with this variant may experience symptoms such as a “very sore throat,” the professor said.
Despite the emergence of the new strain, key COVID-19 indicators such as hospitalizations and fatalities are continuing to decline, Tzanakis reassured.