SARS-CoV-2 virus variants: B.1.1.7, B.1. 351 and P. 1 are the three mutations of coronavirus detected to date. Here are the things you need to know about referrals and how bad they are.
Coronavirus variants: Modifications B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 have been found to increase motility.
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- Coronavirus variants: B.1.1.7was first identified in the United Kingdom
- B.1. 351 were first identified in South Africa
- P. 1 circulates in Brazil
There are several variants of the SARS-Cov-2 or coronavirus virus, which is responsible for the chronic pandemic. The World Health Organization, together with its partners, is currently monitoring three virus variants that are circulating around the world. “The first variant is B.1.1.7, which was first identified in the United Kingdom. The second variant is B.1. 351, which was first identified in South Africa. The third variant is variable in P. 1. It circulates in Brazil, but has been identified among travelers arriving in Japan, ”said Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical Director, COVID-19, World Health Organization.
SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Dr Kerkhove goes on to say that scientists are currently monitoring changes in the virus and what this means in terms of spread, severity and impact. it may have diagnostics, medication and vaccines. “So far, the information we have is that there is more transmission in virus variables B.1.1.7 and B.1.351. This is due to a mutation that allows this virus variant to link to the human cell easier, “she explains.
Speaking of the P.1 difference, an increase in referrals has not yet been seen, but studies are ongoing for the same.
B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 are coronavirus variants with increased transmission
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There are studies from the United Kingdom that show that the B.1.1.7 has also increased in depth, says Dr. Kerkhove. “Studies are underway to assess the impact of vaccines against these viral variants. And from the information available to date, the vaccines are still working against these viral changes,” she said.
How WHO monitors these variables
Worldwide, various mutations and mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are monitored through a genomic sequence. Many countries have been following viruses since the beginning of this pandemic.
The variables that matter are the ones that come through changes in the way the virus is carried. “Either they may have provided more movement, they may have caused a more serious disease or they may have some effect on the work of our diagnosis or treatment and vaccines. These are the variables. concerns that need to be properly investigated, ”says Dr. Kerkhove while saying that this is important for making changes in public and social health measures; improving the diagnosis or composition of the vaccine.
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How you can protect yourself from the latest versions of coronavirus
Physical distance, hand hygiene, wearing a mask, breathing mode, opening the window, avoiding crowded places, staying at home when you are not sick, getting tested if necessary and following the advice local all the important preventive measures against the new variants of coronavirus.
The transmission of the virus can be reduced with the help of these measures.
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(Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Technical Director, COVID-19, World Health Organization)
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