Please keep in mind variant B.1.167 out of India is still considered a variant of interest, not a variant of concern. B.1.167 lineage isolates are actually common in India and while it carries mutations E484Q and L452R, it does not carry any deletion mutations we see in current
variants of concern. Lastly, this variant was present in India last year, and while media highlights the presence of it in the UK as recent, it’s first occurrence in the UK dates back to February 22nd. The claims that it bypasses T-cell immunity are NOT currently substantiated.
The most important thing as always is to get vaccinated and control its spread. Let’s stay focused. Current variants of concern are: B.1.351, P.1, B.1.1.7, and B.1.427/B.1.429.
Also, please don’t even try the “she doesn’t take this seriously.” I wouldn’t be doing what I do if I didn’t. The difference is I value facts over fear.
Also, yes. I meant B.1.617. Really need that edit button. I notice these things too late.
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