Virologist assessed the danger of a new strain of coronavirus
A new strain of coronavirus found in the UK is more contagious, but the vaccine is as effective against it as it is against the already familiar virus. This was stated by the doctor of medical sciences, virologist of the Center. N.F. Gamalei Victor Zuev, reports REN TV. “The disease-causing and antigenic properties, most importantly, […]
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A new strain of coronavirus found in the UK is more contagious, but the vaccine is as effective against it as it is against the already familiar virus. This was stated by the doctor of medical sciences, virologist of the Center. N.F. Gamalei Victor Zuev, reports REN TV.
“The disease-causing and antigenic properties, most importantly, he has the same, so the vaccine against him is effective,” – explained Zuev, comparing the two types of coronavirus.
At the same time, the virologist noted that the new strain is more infectious. He recalled the words of the head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova, who said that if a person infected with COVID-19 sneezes, then three will become infected. According to Zuev, the infected with the new strain “sneezed – and infected 12 people.” This is the whole difference between the two variants of the coronavirus, he added.
Therefore, the virologist urged not to be afraid of a new type of infection and to observe preventive measures: wear masks, keep a social distance and not visit crowded places.
The UK Ministry of Health announced the discovery of a new type of coronavirus on December 14. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that this genetic variant of the coronavirus could be 70% more infectious than usual. Also, a new strain was identified in Denmark, South Africa, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, France, Japan and Australia.
Amid the spread of a new strain of coronavirus, some countries have restricted transport links with the UK and other states where it is found. Since December 21, Russia has also suspended flights with the UK for a week.
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