As per the medical researchers and scientists, the initial studies found the omicron variant to be less severe and mild with symptoms. The symptoms are sometimes too little to be detected by the tests.
Get Tested At The Earliest And Isolation To Be The Best Method
The medical agencies in the United States are claiming that home-based testing is not capable enough to detect the symptoms of the omicron in one go. Multiple testing is required for the self-testing kits. This has led to people remaining unnoticed with the fact that they are carrying the infection from one body to another one.
At present, COVID testing is on the rise but there are still some parts of the country that do not witness the testing facilities to their best. The White House administration is in direct contact with the State Governors and medical agencies to expand the testing facilities by opening new covid 19 testing centers especially at the locations where the cases are increasing.
With the coming of the new variant omicron virus, the pressure has increased on the public health department to curb the rising cases of the newly detected variant of coronavirus in the United States.
As per the latest reports, if the spread of infection is not put to stop and the number of hospitalizations keeps on increasing, it will become difficult for both administration and citizens to deal with the situation. Apart from this, it will also put the hospitals to the test. The real struggle for the hospital has already begun as in some parts of the country there is a huge shortage of medical supplies and health care staff.
Keeping in mind the real issues being faced by the nation, the medical authorities have urged the people to isolate themselves if they feel sick or possess some symptoms of the covid 19 virus until they get their testing done.
Further, the rapid antigen tests have been seen to be ineffective in the detection of positive cases when compared to RT-PCR testing. Although the PCR tests are very effective but take some time to exhibit the results.
The officials are suggesting that it is better to opt for a rapid test after one or two days of the symptoms appearing so as to reduce the confusion. Since the COVID surge is everywhere, it is important to take necessary precautions and get tested when in doubt, warns medical experts in the US.
As per the latest press briefing by US President Joe Biden, he focused more on home-based testing and also promised to avail half a billion testing kits for the entire population. Also, he stated that to ease the process of COVID 19 testing in the country and to curb the rousing cases, the state will make available home testing for the citizens so as to avoid waiting in long queues.
Earlier some medical practitioners claimed that overcrowding at public health centers for the testing will increase the cases and a proper administration is required to reduce the surge.
