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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The World Health Organization (WHO) tries to calm down with its latest statement. The UN agency assured that the new variant of the corona virus in the United Kingdom can still be controlled and overcome.
This comes after more than 30 countries closed their entrances and borders to Great Britain. The variant of the virus called VUI-202012/01 is said to be very easy to spread and get out of control.
The WHO insists that this mutation is a normal part of viral evolution. Therefore, it is cited Reuters, transparency from countries to the public is appropriate and important.
“Being able to track the virus so closely, carefully, scientifically in real time is a really positive development for global public health, and a country that undertakes this kind of surveillance is commendable,” said the chief of emergencies of WHO Michael Ryan at a press conference. Monday (12/21/2020) local time.
Still, he said it was actually a more difficult endeavor to make. He is also optimistic that the world can stop the virus.
“In a way, that means we have to work harder. Even if the (variant) of the virus becomes a little easier to spread, the virus can be stopped,” he said. AFP.
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock called the new variant “out of control”. British officials say the new mutation is 70% more contagious than the original strain.
Not just England, this variant is also found in South Africa, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Australia. Several countries have also closed their borders to these countries, such as Sweden, which closed its doors to Denmark.
WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan also relayed other good news. So far, he said, the corona mutation is slower than influenza.
This new British variant, he said, also couldn’t be much more contagious than mumps. However, more research is being done.
“So far, although we have seen a number of changes, a series of mutations, none of which have had a significant impact on the susceptibility of the virus to the current therapies, drugs or vaccines that are being developed and people hope it will continue. “he explained.
The WHO says it expects to get more details in a few days or weeks about the potential impact of the highly contagious new strain of coronavirus.
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