How many notable mutants are there? And how severe the epidemic was – Thai BBC
Finland becomes the latest country to confirm COVID-19 cases. British mutant Which at present the mutant virus This “pandemic” species is currently infecting at least 17 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. While another mutant from South Africa has a higher infection rate “Extremely shocking” forcing the authorities to upgrade disease control
Authorities in finland Confirmed on Dec. 28 that at least one Finnish citizen has recently returned from the UK. Found to be infected with COVID-19 Mutated over the weekend
AP news agency reported that The infected person and their family are now in quarantine. While Reuters reported that Two cases of mutated infection were found in Finland.
The news comes after South Korea announced news that three citizens who returned from London last week were infected with the same mutant.
Previously, a British mutation was reported. In Australia, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, France, Italy, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Singapore, Canada and Japan.
Officials in Canada said: Two infected people were found in Ontario who had no history of traveling to vulnerable areas. Or in close contact with an infected person
While Japan has taken measures to block the spread of COVID-19. British mutant With a ban on foreigners who do not have the right to stay in Japan from entering the country for a month from December 28
Since there have been reports of people infected with the coronavirus mutated 5 people traveling from the UK. Japan also found two more confirmed cases, one of which was a domestic infection.
UK reports of coronavirus disease causing COVID-19 That a new type of mutant named VUI-202012/01 For the first time in September, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it could be 70 percent easier to spread.
It is expected that this mutant may have emerged in patients in the UK. Or it may have been imported from a country with less surveillance capabilities for the coronavirus mutation. And it has spread so quickly that it has become the main strain found in most cases of infection in the UK now. Official data on Dec. 28 said the UK had 41,385 infections daily and 357 additional deaths.
3 factors keeping an eye on the British mutant virus
- Outbreaks replace COVID-19 Another type of fast
- A mutation likely to have a major effect on this virus has occurred.
- Certain mutations have been demonstrated in scientific laboratories to make this new strain the ability to infect more cells.
As a result, there is a possibility that this mutated virus will be easier to infect or exacerbate the infection. But there is still no confirmation on this matter.
Significant mutation of the virus causing COVID-19 This is most likely caused by a patient with a weakened immune system who is unable to fight the virus. Thus causing the patient’s body to become a breeding ground for the mutated virus
Scientists point out that COVID-19 vaccine That many companies have just invented and approved it will still be effective for this new mutant for sure. Or at least it still works right now But if the virus has developed or adapted to avoid the vaccine. Will become the most worrying matter
Other mutants
Outside the United Kingdom The incidence of COVID-19 was also found. Another mutant in South Africa, 501.V2, appears to have more mutations than those found in England and made it easier to infect. As a result, the infection rate in the country has increased rapidly. Especially among young people
Since a team of scientists detected this mutant in South Africa in the middle of the month. Dec. ago It was found that it has become the main strain found in most infected people in the country. By on December 27 the past South Africa became the first African country to have surpassed 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and at least 26,735 people have died since the disease first entered the country in March. .
The number of infected people is not stopping. As a result, South African President Cyril Ramaposa announced an upgrade to control the disease. By announcing curfew measures People are prohibited from leaving their residences between 21.00-06.00 and the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. And ban various gatherings, which will take effect from December 28 to at least January 15.
The South African leader said through a television broadcast: Mutant 501.V2 is the main infection that is currently pandemic in the country And the infection rate soaring “Extremely shocking”
As for on December 24, the past African Disease Control Agency reports COVID-19 found. Another mutant, P681H, in Nigeria. It is a new, non-mutant, from a strain found in England or South Africa. However, the mutant does not appear to spread as rapidly as the two mentioned above.
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