A new double mutant coronavirus variant has been detected in several Indian states, triggering fear that India’s “second wave” could be more dangerous than the first.👇
Double mutation happens when two mutated variants of a virus come together to form a third variant. The one reported in India is a combination of E484Q and L452R variants.👇
Double mutant variant is a “variant of concern” (VOC) and is being closely monitored.👇
Health experts worry that the double mutation could allow the virus to escape the body’s immune system, making itself more resistant to antibodies. There is also a possibility that it can reinfect patients who have already recovered from Covid-19.👇
In some cases, the virus might also be able to defend itself against the vaccines currently in use.
The virus is getting smarter and faster. It might well change the shape of the pandemic in 2021.👇
The virus is getting smarter and faster. It might well change the shape of the pandemic in 2021.👇
Whether a vaccine will still work might depend on how good it is to begin with.Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are about 95% effective.
Even if new variant reduces their efficacy to “90, 80, 70% effective, that is still very, very good & likely to have a major impact on d pandemic.👇
Even if new variant reduces their efficacy to “90, 80, 70% effective, that is still very, very good & likely to have a major impact on d pandemic.👇
The worry is that if a mutation changes the shape of the spike protein significantly then the antibodies may not be able to recognise and neutralise the virus effectively.
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The mutation may aid the virus in evading the neutralising antibodies that both the vaccine and previous infection can produce, though this is still being investigated.👇
Our nation is at an important point in the pandemic – one that will require decisive action by the government and a willingness by the Indian population to prevent a national surge in new cases.👇
With 1,03,558 fresh Covid cases, India has seen the biggest-ever daily surge, taking the tally to 1,25,89,067.
The death count increased to 1,65,101 with 478 new fatalities,👇
The death count increased to 1,65,101 with 478 new fatalities,👇
Have been reading quite a few articles...
The above is a compilation of the same.
Tokyo reports new Eek variant that reduces vaccine protection..
Eeeeeeks, now what??
Good night.
The above is a compilation of the same.
Tokyo reports new Eek variant that reduces vaccine protection..
Eeeeeeks, now what??
Good night.
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