Koronovirus: Information on a mutated strain of the virus found in Athens



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According to the ANT1 television channel, the cases were identified under his control Institute of Medical and Biotechnological Research of the Academy of Athens.

According to the same source, in a total of four cases the specific strain was traced which, based on the studies that have been carried out, is transmitted much more easily and also more easily to children, in relation to the coronavirus as we knew it until now.

According to the television report, its detection is very likely mutant strain prompted the government to decide on a stricter shutdown in the coming days, in order to stop any large-scale dispersal in the country.

It is recalled that the new mutated strain of the coronavirus was identified for the first time in Britain, causing concern in the scientific world.

In fact, it has started to appear in several countries, mainly because of the trips that take place during the holidays and this has caused even more concern in the scientific community.

The concern of the Greek health authorities was precisely that, that is, there is a risk that the mutated strain of coronavirus reaches our country, probably through people who traveled in recent days to Great Britain or other countries where it had already appeared. .

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