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The strand named “501.V2” was isolated
South Africa reports a new variant of the coronavirus, which is likely responsible for a second wave of infections in the country. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Twitter that geneticists in his country had isolated the strand known as “501.V2”. The available data strongly suggested that “the current second wave is being driven by this new variant.” So far, it is not clear if the appearance of the new variant will affect future vaccinations. However, previous government strategies should not be changed.
WHO is already investigating the new variant of COVID
Mkhize cautioned against speculation that there was no reason to change the protective measures recommendations. According to WHO expert Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization is in contact with the researchers. So far, there have been no signs that the variant behaves differently than already described, he says.
So far, 892,813 corona cases have been confirmed in South Africa and more than 24,000 people have died in connection with the Covid 19 disease. The government imposed a nationwide exit restriction in late March to slow the spread of the virus. The restrictions are having a devastating effect on the economy.
New virus variant also discovered in Britain
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