Omicron Rnought estimate 12-2021

[abscate]

This morning an early estimate of the infectious ability of the Omicron ( OH-mik-kron) variant was 18, similar to measles.

Yo put in perspective , if you enter a room with someone with measles, you WILL be exposed.

this basically means that we all be exposed to Omicron , unless you sequester yourself in a cave for the next 12 months

If you aren’t vaccinated and boosted, do it today

[volvolugnut]

This morning an early estimate of the infectious ability of the Omicron ( OH-mik-kron) variant was 18, similar to measles.

Yo put in perspective , if you enter a room with someone with measles, you WILL be exposed.

this basically means that we all be exposed to Omicron , unless you sequester yourself in a cave for the next 12 months

If you aren’t vaccinated and boosted, do it today

Abscate,
For comparison, do you have a Rnought estimate number for Delta variant of Covid-19?

New cases of Covid-19 are rising rapidly this week. I saw a headline about 70% of new cases are now Omicron. I believe Masks and DIstance will provide some protection. Vaccination provides much more protection.
volvolugnut

[abscate]

FIrst Strain COVID about 3

Delta Variant about 5 (larger range on this due to many factors)

Omicron is clearly higher - 10-15

Measles is the worst of all , 18 is the accepted value.

R nought measures how many people a typical carrier will infect in an unvaccinated population without controls.