In accordance with the “Vaccination strategy against COVID-19 in the Republic of Azerbaijan at 2021-2022”, the process of vaccination continues in stages throughout the country.
The new version of Coronavirus (Omicron-strain), which has recently emerged as a result of mutations of coronaviruses, in Azerbaijan, as all over the world cause serious concern.
World Health Organization (WHO) stated that the new version of Coronavirus, first discovered on November 24, has a higher level of re-infection than previous mutations, and the general global risk associated with the new version of Coronavirus “Oomikron” is estimated as very high .
It is expected that information about contagious and potential to spreading a new mutation will be known in the coming days.
We bring to the attention of citizens that in order to preserve the control over the epidemic situation in Azerbaijan, the health authorities monitor the experience of the countries of the world to combat coronavirus mutations, in particular, with Omicron strain.
Omikron strain, first identified in South Africa, was soon discovered in many countries – Great Britain, the Netherlands, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic and Italy.
Analysis of the results of the studies once again showed that vaccination is the most effective way to protect against new and rapidly propagating hazardous variants of the virus. As a result of the active participation of the population in the process of vaccination, the epidemiological situation in Azerbaijan remains stable.
Health authorities call on our citizens without losing time, vaccinated by a strengthening (booster) dose of vaccine.
You must not forget that in addition to vaccination, it is necessary to follow the rules of a special quarantine mode. Compliance with the physical distance, the use of masks and hygiene of the hands is the only way to protect themselves from the disease, return to normal life in the world and in our country, regardless of the virus option.