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The Midwest found the first case of this new frightening variant.
While theU.k. The strain has now been found In nearly half of the US states, the country has just identified another variety more problematic than medical experts have been warning us for weeks. Monday afternoon, the Minnesota Ministry of Health has published a statement that they confirmed thefirst case of the Brazilian covidant strain in the United States. Read it for the facts about these disturbing stress experts and for more new vaccines to know, seeThe chief medicine of Moderna has just given this upsetting update.
It's more contagious.
In his statement, the Minnesota Ministry of Health notes that, while the Brazilian covidant variant "is considered more communicable than the initial strain of the virus that causes a CVIV-19 disease, it is not yet known if the variant causes a more serious illness. "And for more information on the propagation of the virus, checkYou are more likely to get Covid of someone who does what cough.
It looks like the South African strain.
If you have heard the warnings on theSouth African variant, Then you know the fear factor associated with the Brazilian strain. Both theSouth African and Brazilian variants have worried experts because they have alarge number of mutations in the spike proteinThis is where the virus enters your body's cells and where vaccines and treatments are targeted, the CNBC emphasizes. This is a concern about how our drug will be effective against them. And for more about it, checkDr. Fauci says that's what's "disturbing" on a new strain Covid.
Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will probably be less effective against it.
Although existing Moderna and Pfizer vaccines always offer protection against new American and South African variants, research has shown that they are slightly less effective against the latter. On January 25, Moderna published a statement on the conclusions of his study on how the two new strains would beRespond to the vaccine. According to the study, Moderna stated that vaccine antibodies saw a "reduction of six times" with theSouth African strainBut "stay above the levels that should be protective." The search did not include the Brazilian strain, but because the variants are similar, the vaccines "should occur in the same way against theVariant identified in Brazil, "The New York Timesreports. And for more ordinary covid news,Sign up for our daily newsletter.
It can not be widespread yet.
The Minnesota patient with the Brazilian strain fell ill the first week of January after traversing in Brazil, the Minnesota Ministry of Health said in its statement. Which suggests that the variant, called B.1.1.28.1 or p.1., May not be widely disseminated in the United States.
Minnesota Public Health Laboratory identified the Brazilian strain through its variant monitoring program, which collects 50 random samples of state laboratories every week to perform genome sequencing to determine the mutation of the virus.
"We know that even though we work hard to overcome Covid-19, the virus continues to evolve like all the viruses do it. This is another reason why we want to limit the transmission Covid-19 - the fewer people who get COVID-19, least opportunities The virus must evolve, "the Minnesota Health CommissionerJan Malcolm said in a statement. "The good news is that we can slow the spread of this variant and all COVID-19 variants using proven prevention methods to wear masks, keep the social distance, stay at home in case of illness and Test the case. " And for more information on the signs, you could be sick, discover whyIf you notice this in your mouth, you might have Covid, experts warn.
The new travel prohibition is about to include Brazil.
PresidentJoe BidenConsider extending the previous administrationProhibition of non-citizens traveling to the United StatesBrazil, South Africa, The U.K. and more European countries where other variants have been identified. This is planned to enter into force on January 30th. In addition, as of January 26, passengers go to the United States of any country, including American citizens,Must provide a negative test From three days of travel or a certificate proving that they have recovered to preserve.
"These cases illustrate why it is so important to limit the displacement during a pandemic as much as possible", the epidemiologist of the state of MinnesotaRuth Lynfield, MD, says in a statement. "If you need to travel, it is important to monitor the symptoms of COVID-19, follow the public health guidelines on testing before traveling, use cautious protection measures during travel and quarantine And lift up after the trip. " And for more things on how to stay safe, check Dr. Fauci just said that you should wear this kind of mask now .
