New Research Suggests “British” Strain Coronavirus May Be Up To 70% More Deadly

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The coronavirus strain known by the keyword B.1.1.7 is also characterized by the fact that it spreads much faster than the original variant of the virus, writes sciencealert.com.

The researchers expressed concern about the dangers posed by this strain of the virus, but emphasized the need for more detailed investigation to determine as precisely as possible the consequences of the mutation for the spread and course of the virus.

As research has shown, the so-called British strain is easier to transmit, and the country’s prime minister announced in January that this version threatened a “higher death rate.”

The new study confirmed this troubling speculation, although researchers have emphasized the need for more detailed investigation into deaths from this strain.

Either way, The New York Times reports that this British version has already spread around the world and is found in at least 82 countries.

According to a study published in early February, the spread of the so-called British strain of the virus is very rapid; for example, the number of cases of this strain in the United States has doubled approximately every ten days. The study states: “Study data shows that in 2021. In March, the B.1.1.7 strain will be dominant in many US states, <...> unless remedial measures are taken. “

According to the study authors, the UK option is 35% to 45%. it is spread more easily than other versions of the virus, at least in the United States. Researchers are concerned that this variant may have a mutation that is not affected by the vaccine.

It is currently unclear what is causing increased mortality in the UK variant. Scientists speculate that one possible reason is that people infected with it have more particles of the virus itself, which is linked to the most severe form of COVID-19, Business Insider reported.