The #Indian variant (#B16172) may be the most transmissible variant yet identified!!
This variant is 60% more transmissible than the #UK variant (#B117), & 2.6 times more transmissible than the original strain (B1)!
This variant is 60% more transmissible than the #UK variant (#B117), & 2.6 times more transmissible than the original strain (B1)!
The #B16172 has now become the dominant variant in almost all key states on India. Data patchy (n=4480 since Jan. 2021 of which 1690 B.1.617+) but clear patterns. Data courtesy @TWenseleers
According to a new modelling study shared by @TWenseleers, the Indian VOC #B16172 would have a growth rate advantage of 7% per day over B.1.617.1 or of 10% per day relative to the UK variant B.1.1.7.
#B16172 has reached to 44 countries. And may soon takeover #B117 as the dominant variant in the UK. Fortunately, so far, there is not much evidence in favour of immune escape!
For a detailed info on the Indian variant B16171 & B16172, go through the excellent 💈by @TWenseleers👇
https://twitter.com/twenseleers/status/1392745935105630210?s=21
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