Johnson spoke about the new coronavirus mutation

Boris Johnson says it is 70% more infectious, but there is no evidence yet that it causes more serious illness or higher mortality.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke in detail about the new strain of coronavirus identified in the country. About this he wrote on Twitter on Sunday, December 20.

As Johnson points out, the new virus strain could be 70% more infectious. At the same time, there is still no evidence that a new virus mutation causes a more severe course of the disease or has a high death rate.

At the same time, given the first data on this new variant of the virus and the potential risk it represents, the British will not be able to celebrate Christmas as planned.

“We sacrifice our chance to see our loved ones this Christmas, but there is a better chance to protect their lives so that we can see them on the upcoming Christmas holidays,” the prime minister emphasized.

In turn, Johnson’s message already reacted To who. They say they are in contact with the UK authorities and will share information about the new virus as it becomes available.

We will recall that previously the WHO calmed the panic due to a new COVID-19 mutation in Great Britain. The new subspecies of coronavirus is more contagious, but does not appear to be dangerous. The WHO still urged people to take care of themselves.

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