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New variant of Covid, it is an alarm about the English strain. For the head of England’s health authority, Chris Whitty, the anti-Covid vaccine should induce optimism even if for now it is “just a guess” that it works against the new variant discovered in the United Kingdom. Although it is not proven that the variant is more lethal, although it is transmitted more easily, there is still no evidence that it can be resistant to the vaccines that are beginning to be distributed these days.
Unfortunately, the new coronavirus variant identified in the UK is considered ‘out of control’. British Health Minister Matt Hancock said this, however, specifying that the authorities “acted decisively and very quickly.” In addition to the Netherlands, the mutation has also been detected in Denmark and Australia. Belgium will suspend flights and trains from Great Britain for at least 24 hours. Germany has also announced the same intention.
“I think this situation makes things worse – Prof. Whitty said at the press conference, quoted by the BBC – but there are things that lead to optimism, such as the next vaccine, as long as the vaccine works against this variant, which by the timing is just a guess. “
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization He said he was in “close contact” with UK authorities following the discovery of a new mutated variant of the Covid virus that would have higher transmissibility, quantified by 70% more. In a tweet, the UN agency writes that it is sharing scientific information with London and is committed to providing all updates to other member states and the public.
The new coronavirus variant identified in the UK is “out of control”. However, the British Health Minister, Matt Hancock, said that the authorities “have acted decisively and quickly.” In addition to the Netherlands, the mutation has also been detected in Denmark and Australia. Belgium will suspend flights and trains from Great Britain for at least 24 hours. Germany has also announced the same intention.
Last Updated: Sunday, December 20, 2020, 1:21 PM
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