More cases with corona mutants in Rhineland-Palatinate – SWR news

The proportion of corona mutations in new infections in Rhineland-Palatinate has increased six-fold within a month. The Ministry of Health announced this to the SWR. But that’s not surprising.

According to the ministry, the proportion of corona mutations in the infection rate is currently estimated at up to 30 percent. About a month ago, it was assumed that around five percent of corona infections are due to mutations.

However, the ministry announced at the time that it was assuming an increasing quota. So far there have been more than 1,400 cases across the country. Including proven mutations and suspected cases for which final evidence is still pending, but is likely according to the ministry.

On Wednesday 457 infections with mutated coronaviruses

The State Investigation Office (LUA) stated the number of detected infections with mutated coronaviruses on Wednesday as 457 (previous day: 401). Most mutations have so far been detected in Mayen-Koblenz (60), Trier-Saarburg (52) and Bad Kreuznach (49).

According to the ministry, the vast majority of cases are the British virus variant. This is considered particularly contagious.

As the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Wednesday evening, the British virus mutant was found nationwide in 46 percent of the corona infections examined. The RKI assumes that the rate will rise to over 50 percent.

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