New Delhi: The Central Government has said that it is carefully studying the new variant of the corona virus found in the UK. Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Ministry of Health, said that a new variant of the corona virus has not been reported in India and there is no cause for concern at present.
However, experts point out that the possibility of finding a new variant in India cannot be ruled out and that the presence of the new virus in India cannot be ruled out at present. Genetic mutations in viruses are common. Experts point out that the new variant is only concerned with its infectious potential and is therefore not lethal.
Lab experiments have shown that genetically modified viruses have an increased ability to infect cells. In the new variant VUI-202012/01, 23 genetic mutations were found. Infectious disease is more than 70%. There is no difference in severity or symptoms. Soumya Swaminathan, chief scientist at the World Health Organization, said the current vaccine would be effective against the new variant. Appointed Surgeon General of the United States and of Indian descent, Dr. Vivek Murthy repeated this.
Meanwhile, the European Medicines Agency said that the Pfizer vaccine was effective against a new strain of the virus found in the UK. Vaccination will start from 27 in various European countries.
English Summary: New Covid-19 Strain Not Found in India Yet, Say Experts
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