The WHO has identified the COVID-19 Variant "Omicron" as a variant of concern. For many this is an alarming headline, but it's ...
Name: Mike Varshavski
Specialization: Preventive Medicine
Experience: 13+ years
City: newyork
Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, better known as “Dr. Mike,” serves as a primary care physician at Chatham (N.J.) Family Medicine. In keeping with his motto that people should be “alert, not anxious,” he communicates the value of preventive medicine and healthy lifestyle choices not only in his face-to-face interactions but to over 13 million followers on his social media platforms and YouTube channel, as well as in his many speaking engagements and media appearances.
Having established himself as a trusted source of information, Dr. Mike Varshavski has made appearances and consulted on CNN, ABC and Fox News, while also interviewing such notable healthcare professionals as Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and Dr. David Feinberg, the head of Google Health.
Dr. Mike is also a regular contributor to publications including Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Reader’s Digest, the American Academy of Family Physicians Blog and MedPageToday. Additionally, he has presented seminars and lectures for the TEDx Conference and Mayo Clinic, among others.
Q: What is the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, and where was it first identified?
A: Omicron is a newly identified strain of COVID-19 found in South Africa, where it has caused a spike in cases, leading to concerns about its potential transmissibility.
Q: What are some of the unknowns about the Omicron variant, and why is it important to stay alert?
A: We still don't know how severe cases will be, how it will affect vaccinated and recovered individuals, or the implications of this variant. It's crucial to stay alert and informed, rather than anxious or misled by sensationalist headlines.
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