Covid: new subspecies of COVID 501.V2 discovered in South Africa Outbreaks are easier than the original species. The number of infection is higher. Causes 5 countries to ban South Africa.
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On Dec. 22, 20, Professor Ian Zane, COVID-19 response consultant The South African government revealed on Dec. 21 that the virus was SARS-COV-2. Causing COVID-19 New subspecies found in South Africa. At the beginning of December and the epidemic is severe at this time. They spread more easily and faster than the main strains of the virus. Which had previously spread
This new subspecies The examination was found for the first time from a patient from the area. Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape Province on Dec. 3, and it has spread rapidly, covering many provinces at this time. The scientific name is 501. V. 2 caused by mutation. Or changes in the genetics of the COVID-19 virus Which is the normal evolution of common viruses including Coronavirus as well
Professor Xannes identified a subspecies found in South Africa. It is not the same subspecies that are found in the UK. Until having to cancel the Christmas season in any way
“Sub-species South Africa Unlike the English subspecies It is considered to be two different viruses. It’s just a subspecies that are mutated from the same primary corona virus, ”Professor Xanne said.
However, the mutation is found in South Africa. It makes SARS-COVI-2 Can spread more than the original species They also have a higher viral load or number of viruses in the body.
COVID-19 response consultants agree that more research is needed on this newly discovered mutation. It can therefore be said that this 501. V. 2 is more dangerous than the original main species or not. But the fact that the number of infected people is increasing rapidly And the proportion of people who are infected and fall ill is also very high. It makes everyone need to be careful and protect themselves as the best.
The South African Ministry of Health stated that Number of infected daily in South Africa Which had dropped to the level of 1,000-2,000 people per day in mid-November. Up to more than 8,000 people a day as soon as new infections spread in many areas.
The outbreak of this new subspecies This has caused at least five countries ranging from the Netherlands, Israel, Turkey, Germany, Saudi Arabia. And Switzerland An order prohibiting travel to and from South Africa has been issued.
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