WHO warns of emergence of a new mutation more dangerous than "Omicron"

The World Health Organization in the Europe has warned that the steep rise in infections with the "Omicron" mutation globally could increase the 

chances of the emergence of a new, more dangerous mutation.

As the new mutant spreads around the world, "Omicron" appears less dangerous than initially feared,  hopes that the epidemic can be defeated and a return to a normal life is possible. 

 The organization's emergency responsible, Catherine Smallwood, was cautious, and told "AFP" that the significant increase in the number of infections could lead to a "backlash." 

"The more omicron spreads, the higher the rate of infection and reproduction, which increases the chances of a new mutant emerging," she said in an interview. "Currently, omicron is a deadly mutant that can cause death perhaps a little less than delta, but who can know what the new mutant will be?" 

Europe has recorded more than 100 million cases of “Covid 19” since the outbreak of the epidemic, and more than 5 million cases in the last week of 2021, which is “much more than what we witnessed in the past,” according to the official. 

"We are in a very dangerous phase, we are seeing infections rising dramatically in Western Europe, and the full implications of that are not yet clear," Smallwood said.