The German virologist Hendrik Streeck warns against drawing conclusions too quickly about the South Africa variant. However, the measures are correct.
the essentials in brief
- The South African variant seems to be more contagious and vaccine-resistant.
- That is why the first European countries have banned entry from southern Africa.
- Virologist Hendrik Streeck warns against drawing conclusions too quickly.
It seems like there is no end – new variant after new variant, more dangerous and more aggressive. The latest worrying corona variant B.1.1.529 could be more contagious and vaccine-resistant because of many mutations. Now the first countries have banned entry from the hot spots in southern Africa.
Switzerland, Germany and Great Britain, among others, have taken this measure. The right decision, as the German virologist Hendrik Streeck claims to the “Welt”. However, conclusions may have been drawn too early.
The number of cases in South Africa is rising rapidly. “It cannot be said whether one is due to the other due to the new variant,” emphasizes the doctor. You need more time for the clarifications, explains the 44-year-old.
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