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Scientists have not yet concluded that a new mutation in the mink-associated coronavirus poses a greater danger to humans, DPA reported, citing experts from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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“It is too early to draw any conclusions about the consequences of specific mutations,” Sumia Swaminathan, the organization’s chief scientist, told a news conference.
The hypothesis that the mutated strain affects the ability to form antibodies and could potentially render vaccines ineffective is still being evaluated in studies, according to the WHO.
However, emergency department chief Mike Ryan emphasizes the need to prevent the transmission of viruses between mink and humans, since the virus can evolve in these animals, especially if they are densely packed in fur farms.
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