By: Theresia Gabriela
Not yet finished with the Corona virus which first appeared at the end of 2019. Towards the end of 2021, the world was again shocked by the presence of a new variant of the Corona virus.
The world health organization (WHO) introduced it as an Omicron variant. The number of Omicron cases is increasing very quickly, which means that the transmission of Omicron is very fast and dangerous.
Although the impact of this Omicron is not as severe as the previous virus variants because the majority have mild symptoms. But do not take this Omicron variant virus lightly.
With the emergence of this new variant of the virus, people are worried again, because life in this pandemic period does not only attack health and the global economy but also hits the joints of people’s lives. For example, this condition makes people in the country restless and worried in various fields of life.
Especially in the health sector, as we know lately there are many people experiencing illness with symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and aches.
Launched from the page Kompas.com “A number of netizens on social media are busy talking about the conditions in February which are filled with sick people with symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and aches.”
Many people feel that these symptoms are similar to the Omicron symptoms, but not a few people feel that these symptoms are due to the impact of the transition season.
As we know the symptoms of Omicron are fever, cough, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat and headache. The symptoms of pain that are felt by many people today with the symptoms of Omicron are very similar. Therefore, so that people do not guess with what they are experiencing, it is better for the community to do a swab test to confirm their condition.
The transmission of this Omicron is very fast, so the cases of this Omicron continue to increase. In this case we must think of a plan to reduce the spread of the virus so that Omicron cases do not continue to grow.
Because we need to know that this virus has a very dangerous impact on our lives. Therefore, the most important thing needed to prevent the spread of this Omicron case is self-awareness.
Aware that the virus does exist and do not underestimate the impact caused by the virus. In addition, what we can do to prevent the spread of this virus is to continue to comply with the health protocols that have been recommended by the Government.
The emergence of this new variant of the virus called Omicron, makes people feel anxious and worried about many things, including the future. No one knows when this virus will disappear and life can go on as normal as before.
Therefore, continue to adhere to the recommended health protocols and limit yourself to activities outside the home. Given that Omicron transmits faster, so we must also be more vigilant against this virus.
Behind the sadness and anxiety we feel during this pandemic, we must be able to take lessons from this Covid pandemic.
The author is a student of Indonesian Language and Literature Education at the Raja Ali Haji Maritime University (UMRAH) Tanjungpinang.
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