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Original title: the number of people infected with new variants of the new corona virus in the UK exceeds 1,000
The UK confirmed the discovery of a new variant of the new coronavirus, which spreads faster, and the number of infections has exceeded 1,000. From the early morning of December 16, London’s epidemic prevention level will rise to the highest level.
A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a “COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine” sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken on October 30, 2020. [Photo/Agencies]
A new variant of the coronavirus has been found that is growing faster in some parts of England.
A new variant of the new coronavirus has been confirmed in parts of England, spreading faster.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that at least 60 different local authorities had recorded Covid infections caused by the new variant.
British Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently confirmed that infections caused by new variants of the new corona virus have been found in at least 60 areas.
He said the World Health Organization had been notified and UK scientists were conducting detailed studies.
Hancock also said that the British health department has notified the World Health Organization of this situation, and scientists have launched a detailed study.
He said “there is nothing to suggest” that it caused a worse disease or that the vaccines would no longer work.
He also said that “it is not yet possible to confirm” whether the variant of the virus will worsen the disease or invalidate the new corona vaccine.
He told MPs in the House of Commons that over the past week, there have been drastic and exponential increases in coronavirus infections in London, Kent, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire.
He told members of the House of Commons that in the last week, the number of new coronavirus infections has increased exponentially in parts of London, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire.
exponential [ˌekspəˈnenʃl]: Index adj. Of
“We have currently identified more than 1,000 cases with this variant predominantly in the south of England, although cases have been identified in almost 60 different local authority areas.
“So far we have confirmed more than 1,000 cases of new variants of the new corona virus. Although cases of this type have been found in almost 60 different areas, they are mainly concentrated in the south of England.”
“We do not know to what extent this is due to the new variant, but regardless of its cause, we have to take swift and decisive action which, unfortunately, are absolutely essential to control this deadly disease while the vaccine is launched.”
“We don’t know to what extent this is due to new mutations, but no matter what the cause is, we must act quickly and decisively, which is necessary to control this deadly disease during the launch of the vaccine.”
England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said current coronavirus swab tests would detect the new variant that has been found predominantly in Kent and neighboring areas in recent weeks.
Professor Chris Witty, England’s chief medical officer, said the current coronavirus swab test can detect new mutant viruses that have been found primarily in Kent and adjacent areas in recent weeks.
The changes or mutations involve the spike protein of the virus, the part that helps it infect cells, and targeted Covid vaccines are designed around it.
This change or mutation involves the spike protein of the virus, which is the part that causes the virus to infect cells and the new corona vaccine is designed to attack it.
It is too early to know exactly what this will affect the behavior of the virus.
It is too early to know exactly what effect this mutation will have on the behavior of the virus.
Professor Alan McNally, an expert from the University of Birmingham, told the BBC: “Let’s not be hysterical. It does not mean that it is more transmissible, more infectious or dangerous.”
Professor Alan McNally, an expert from the University of Birmingham, told the BBC: “People do not have to panic. This does not mean it is more contagious or dangerous.”
hysterical [hɪˈsterɪkl]: Adj. Hysterical; extremely excited
“It’s something to watch out for.
“We just have to pay attention to it.”
watch over: watch over; look out
“Huge efforts are being made to characterize the variant and understand its emergence. It is important to keep a calm and rational perspective of the strain, as this is normal virus evolution and we expect new variants to come and go and emerge over time. “.
“People are doing their best to describe this mutation and understand its appearance. It is important to keep a calm and rational view of the strain, because this is the normal evolution of the virus, and we hope that with time, there will always appear and disappear. new variants “.
Wellcome director Dr. Jeremy Farrar said it was potentially serious. “Surveillance and investigation must continue and we must take the necessary steps to get ahead of the virus.”
Dr. Jeremy Faller, director of the Wellcome Foundation, said this could be serious. “We must continue to monitor and investigate and take the first necessary steps to stop the spread of the virus.”
WHO: There is no evidence that UK mutated viruses behave differently
On December 14 local time, the WHO held a routine press conference on the new corona pneumonia. In response to the discovery of a new mutated corona virus in the UK that has infected thousands of people in England, Michael Ryan, director of the WHO health emergency project, said the virus will change over time and there are many types of mutations, the key is whether it will affect public health. At present this mutated virus is gradually circulating in the UK, and cooperation with international laboratories is needed to see if this mutated virus is circulating globally.
Michael Ryan also pointed out that virus mutations are very common, and the question is whether the mutation will make the virus spread more easily, whether it will affect the diagnosis or the effectiveness of the vaccine. There is currently no information that such a situation occurs. Each time a viral mutation is discovered, it takes time to assess its significance.
Maria Van Kokhoff, technical director of the WHO health emergency project, said WHO is collaborating with scientists around the world to study each variant. There is currently no evidence to show that variant viruses that appear in the UK behave differently. Researchers are looking at AND if there is a change in the antibody.
Source: BBC, China Daily WeChat official account
Translation and editing: Yaning
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