While researchers have been concerned about the more infectious type of coronavirus found in the UK, a new study shows it is no more deadly than other strains.
Researchers from Public Health England, a government public health agency, studied 1,769 people infected with the more contagious coronavirus, B.1.1.7. The group of people with the original coronavirus snout, which was made up of the same number of people, was collected to provide data.
In particular, the study found that there was no statistically significant difference in hospital or mortality rates between the two groups.
The “new” strain studied is the only one found spreading across Europe and the US this week. The results of this new study show good signs that a more deadly viral enemy is not lying in the shadows.
The new infectious variant was first detected in the United Kingdom in September and is behind much of the increase in conditions in the region. While the new strain does not appear to be more lethal, it is important to remember that it is still more contagious.
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As of today, the new viral strain has been found in 18 other countries, including many across the EU and Asia. The strain is also being confirmed in the United States, but its extent is unknown
Indeed, the study of these new decisions was a “matched” test, meaning that individuals from both groups were matched by age, gender, location and other important factors to make relevant decisions. draw between the two different rows.
A redesign of COVID-19 was also not found more likely in the new version, according to the study, which is also good news.
A report of the inspection from Public Health England can be found here.