Not long ago, there was an uproar about the mutation of the Corona virus which is 10 times more contagious in Malaysia. Previously, this virus mutation often occurred in Europe, United States (US), and several countries in Asia.
Quoted from the Reuters page, scientists call the Corona virus a mutation COVID-19 it may be more contagious, but less deadly. Why is it said like that?
Leading infectious disease expert and President of the International Society of Infectious Diseases, Paul Tambyah explained, there is evidence that shows the mutation of the Corona virus is not dangerous. The Corona mutation being named D614G in several parts of the world coincides with reports of reduced mortality.
This is what later believed by experts that the Corona mutation D614G it’s not deadly. In fact, Corona’s mutation is even good news.
“Maybe a good thing to have a virus that is more contagious but less deadly,” Tambyah told Reuters.
Tambyah said most of these viruses tend to become less virulent as they mutate. “It is in the interest of the virus to infect more people but not kill them because the virus depends on its host for food and shelter,” he added.
Scientists also found that the Corona mutation was 10 times more contagious in early February 2020. The Corona D614G mutation had previously circulated in Europe and America before being discovered in Malaysia.
In response to this, the World Health Organization (WHO) will conduct a tracking.
According to the WHO epidemiologist and infectious disease expert, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, D614G virus mutation has actually spread and was previously identified since February 2020. This virus is the main strain circulating in North America, Europe, and back to Asia.
“The important thing is we are tracking this virus. We have also shared information related to this virus. Then, we are also working with a special group that was formed some time ago, “said Dr. Maria during a press conference in Jakarta. WHO Geneva Office, Wednesday (19/08) / 2020).
Dr. Maria added, WHO has been discussing potential changes in the virus with other research groups since last January. This study not only identified changes in mutations, but this study also looked at differences in behavior in each virus.
“We’ve been discussing it since January. In particular, we also formed a research group to see what changes were happening. Which mutations are important, which mutations have the potential to behave differently, and how to study them, “he concluded. .
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