Omicron outbreak 2022

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:COVID-19
gptkbp:causedBy SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
gptkbp:characterizedBy immune escape
high transmissibility
lower severity compared to Delta variant
gptkbp:endDate 2022-12
gptkbp:grapeVariety Omicron (B.1.1.529)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Omicron outbreak 2022
gptkbp:location Worldwide
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:India
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:COVID-19_pandemic
gptkbp:resultedIn economic impact
mask mandates
travel restrictions
supply chain issues
mental health challenges
booster vaccination campaigns
cancellation of public events
strain on healthcare systems
testing shortages
increased reinfections
changes in public health policies
changes in quarantine guidelines
debate over vaccine mandates
hospitalizations surge
increased breakthrough infections
increased demand for PCR tests
increased demand for rapid antigen tests
increased focus on ventilation and air quality
increased genomic sequencing
increased global vaccination efforts
increased pediatric cases
increased research on variant-specific vaccines
increased use of antiviral treatments
increased wastewater surveillance
public fatigue with restrictions
public health messaging changes
record case numbers in many countries
school closures in some regions
shift in pandemic strategy in some countries
shift to remote work
workplace disruptions
gptkbp:startDate 2021-11
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:COVID-19_pandemic_in_New_Zealand
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8