A new characteristic of the British strain of coronavirus is known

The COVID mutation detected in the UK is more common among young people, which will lead to an accelerated spread of the virus.

The new strain of coronavirus detected in the UK is more common among people aged 10 to 19, which carries additional risks. This was reported by Deepti Gurdasani, senior professor of epidemiology at Queen Mary University of London, on her page in Twitter.

According to her, a new study revealed this feature.

Gurdasani noted that due to increased infectivity among children and adolescents, this strain of coronavirus can quickly pass to adults, leading to an accelerated spread of SARS-CoV-2 and new deaths.

The scientist also said that the new strain is common among children under the age of 9. It can cause more frequent disease symptoms in young people than SARS-CoV-2. However, according to her, this assumption still needs further proof.

This also does not mean that children are more susceptible to the new virus, the epidemiologist emphasized. He explained that the observed distribution dynamics can also be explained by more frequent interpersonal contacts among young people than among the older generation. In this regard, the scientist called for the closure of schools until the epidemiological situation improves.

Gurdasani added that the current situation with the coronavirus in the UK is “dire”. However, it can get worse if the appropriate measures are not taken, said the epidemiologist.

The specialist added that these findings are “very alarming” and asked that action be taken now.

A dangerous mutation of the coronavirus was first discovered in the UK in September. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new strain could be 70 percent more infectious.

We recall, a new coronavirus mutation has already been found in Cyprus, Greece and Thailand. It was identified in people who came from the UK. It was previously reported that a new strain of coronavirus was first registered in Turkey.

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