It has been detected in Israel a new mutation of the Delta variant for coronavirus – AY.4.2, reported The Jerusalem Post. It is specified that she already circulating in the UK, probably from July this year.
According to the Israeli Ministry of Health, one case of AY4.2 has been registered in the country so far.
It’s about An 11-year-old boy, who recently returned from Moldova. He was placed in isolation and did not come into contact with anyone after his return.
Covid variant Delta is spreading like wildfire, doctors report a serious course in unvaccinated
The severity of the disease in regions with low vaccinations will put a strain on health systems
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Earlier, the BBC reported that the Delta option was dominant in Great Britain, but according to the latest official data, in 6% of Delta cases the new mutation AY.4.2 is observed, which is already gaining popularity as Delta Plus.
This mutation is thought to be made the virus more viable. Studies are being carried out to determine how dangerous it is and whether it can overcome the protection that existing vaccines against COVID-19 create. So far, there is no evidence that the Delta Plus option is more contagious.
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They discovered a new variant of the coronavirus in South Africa, more dangerous and resistant
Its prevalence is still low…
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