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The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed the reason for the appearance of a more dangerous mutation of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom. The organization urges you not to panic.
Sylvie Briand, director of the WHO Department of Pandemics and Epidemics, said this on BFM TV.
The probability that the virus will change increases with increasing transmission, he said. In addition, since the coronavirus is of animal origin, during mutations it gradually adapts to the human body, the expert noted.
Therefore, for each identified mutation, it is necessary to determine what new characteristics it acquires, if there are important changes or it is simply a normal evolution “, explained the director of the WHO department.
Currently, the WHO does not take note of the impact of the new SARS-CoV-2 mutation on mortality. The organization also doubts that the new strain has an impact on the effectiveness of vaccines.
Brian rated the measures introduced in the UK as correct. He said he hoped the restrictions would slow the spread of the new mutation before mass vaccinations began. However, the situation remains uncertain and countries may need to take additional precautionary measures.
We will recall, as of December 20 in London and in two counties in the southeast of England, Essex and Kent, there is a fourth level of quarantine.
The restrictions imposed in the regions of Great Britain are related to the increase in the incidence of COVID-19, as well as a new type of coronavirus that is spreading more rapidly.
