Covid stirred again. Here's what you need to know about the new strain
There are good news and bad news regarding this mutation of Covid.
All viruses mutied, but it is understandable if it does not put you exactly at ease when it comes to coronavirus. After all, the fact that Covid was mutateed brings a new wave of uncertainty onHow will it behave-And if it will become more difficult for us to beat.
So far, scientists have countedSix main strains of Sars-COV-2, the virus that causes a coronavirus and each of them present with differenttraits and trajectories. Known as the "d614g strain" or more generally as the "strain G", the most recent mutation of SARS-COV-2 is most often found in North America, although it gradually becomes thedominant voltage around the world. The good news? Considering how fast and spectacular virusescan Mutate, the mutation of Covid was relatively slow and steady. Read it to discover everything you need to know about the new strain and how it will affect our fight against this one. And to stay safely from coronavirus, checkThe 10 best advice from Dr. Faisci to protect you from COVID-19.
1 It is much more contagious than the first strain.
Compared to the original strain, the most beautiful strain ismore easily transmissibleResearchers say. A study, published in the newspaperCell, concluded that the new strain G is a coarse10 times more contagious-What can explain why it has been able to become the dominant tension so quickly. A modification of the virus peales protein facilitates propagation and researchers have observed that patients with variant G seem to have higher levels of the virus in their bodies, which makes them even more likely to transmit it to others.
2 It's less deadly than the first strain.
Now, for the good news. Although strain G seemseagerIt is considered less mortal than previous strains.Paul Tambyah, Senior Consultant at the National University of Singapore and the elected President of the International Society of Newly Recognized Infectious DiseasesReuters that the propagation of the new strain coincides withlower mortality rate In these regions, suggesting that it gives a lower mortality rate. And for more things like that, find out why80% of covidant patients have this deadly complication.
3 This can produce a better immune response.
Beyond having lower mortality rates, a study published inThe lancet Medical Journal found that the cases of strain G are less serious on average.Reuters reports that patients with this strain areless likely to require intensive care or experienceDrops of oxygen blood. They point out that it is because the strain G can arouse more robust immune response than other strains.
4 Mutations should not enter the path of a vaccine.
Mutations can have a considerable impact onIf a vaccine works in the long runThank you, fortunately, most researchers agree that the slow mutation speed observed in Sars-Cov-2 works in our favor. A working group of the World Health Organization would have beenFollowed by all coronavirus mutations Understand how each new version behaves. In the meantime, they urge the public to continue hiding, social distance and practicing good hand hygiene until a vaccine is widely available. And for more information on vaccines,Here is why a coronavirus vaccine will not be enough.
