The Omicron variant of the Corona virus has spread in various countries. Bill Gates as an observer of the Corona virus and also funding the development of the vaccine also expressed his anxiety.
"When it feels like life is going back to normal, we could be entering the worst part of the pandemic. Omicron is about to hit us all. My close friends are experiencing it and I've canceled a lot of vacation plans," the Microsoft founder wrote on Twitter as seen Thursday (12/23/2011). 2021).
Bill Gates said Omicron spread faster than any virus in history. "This virus will soon be in every country in the world," he warned.
"The big unknown is how badly sick Omicron is. We need to take it seriously until we know more. Even if it's only half as bad as Delta, it would be the worst spike because it's so contagious," Bill Gates added.
He hopes that people will continue to pay attention to each other, especially those who are vulnerable and continue to follow health protocols. Then, according to him, a booster injection will provide the best protection.
"If there's any good news here, it's that Omicron is moving so fast that once it becomes dominant in a country, the wave should be over in less than three months," Gates said.
According to him, the time might be bad, but he still believes that if the right steps are taken, the Corona pandemic can end in 2022.
"I know it's frustrating to face another holiday season where COVID looms over us. But it won't be like this forever. One day, the pandemic will end and the better we care for each other, the sooner it will arrive," concluded Bill Gates.
So far it is not known how severe the impact of Omicron. However, many countries are starting to increase their vigilance.