News 24 | Consultant: Mutated Mu is no more dangerous than the previous mutant. Its characteristics are still unknown

Critical Care, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Consultant Dr Awad Al-Omari reviewed some information on the new ‘Mo’ mutator.

And he underlined, during his meeting on the program “mbc in a week”, that the characteristics of “Mo” are still unknown, which calls for careful observation, although there is so far no sign of concern about the new Corona mutants. viruses, especially since they are not more dangerous than the previous modifiers.

Regarding anti-coronavirus drugs, Al-Omari confirmed that “baricitinib”, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, has had good results in treating corona infection, especially in moderate cases. and severe.

Asked about some of the damage that can result from continued wearing of masks, Al-Omari said wearing a medical mask should only be once, with a maximum of 3 hours, and should be relied upon. more than a cloth mask to avoid relying on only one.

Teacher. Dr. Awad Al-Omari: The new mutant “Mo” has unknown characteristics, and there is no sign of worry, and he is no more dangerous than the mutant before him.@awadoooof #MBCinAweek# MBC1 pic.twitter.com/MyCUjJuS6C

– On the MBC week (@MBCinaWeek) September 4, 2021