Anatoly Altstein, professor of virology and chief researcher at the Gamalea Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, agreed in an interview with Lenta.ru that an individual would adapt to the new COVID-19 strain called omiciron, and that the pandemic would end.

“Most likely, it’s a virus that we have been waiting for a long time, and it will be suitable for humans and will not have serious consequences. If it spreads well around the world, I think it will be over, ”said the virologist.

“Viral genomes are included in our genetic material, and every human being has them. These are non-communicable viruses, and infectious diseases often infect us, we get them, but we do not pay attention to them, and it will be. the same. Well, what is a virus that loses energy for a day? – Said the virologist.

He added that it was too early to reach final conclusions about the pros or cons of the new strain, as it remains to be seen what effect this will have on the elderly and those with chronic diseases.

Previously it was at the highest level of the World Health Organization (WHO) Congratulations The potential for omega-3 strain to spread globally.