A new strain of the corona virus is spreading rapidly. No scientific research on symptoms and mortality yet.
India does not need special preparation to deal with UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. The following study clearly indicates that the Indian vaccine, Covaxin is effective against UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Preprint Neutralization of UK-variant VUI-202012/01 with COVAXIN vacc...
Yes a new strain has emerged due to a mutation in the spike protein of the beta-coronavirus, but according to reports it is not more dangerous and also does not spread faster than the already existing virus. The vaccination drive has already started and it is not long before India will start with its vaccination programme. We need to be vigilant about the people coming from UK and south Africa, test all of them and isolate positive cases immediately. The government has already banned all UK incoming flights till 31st December and taking putting all those who had returned in the past few days under quarantine.
As Dr. Aroop Mohanty said, this new strain doesn't spread faster. The discovery of the new Covid-19 strain B117 has led to a Christmas lockdown in London and southern England. I feel that, Indian government should stop people to celebrate the New Year's celebration and party (YEAR 2021), Just to follow the rules and regulations of WHO. And, Gloves should be mandatory for all...
How will we get to know whether the new strain is circulating in India or not?
Is there some sort of pooled testing/ sentinel testing being done to detect novel variants? For all we know, it could have already been circulating here.
Also, Aroop Mohanty sir - thanks for clarifying that it doesn't spread faster; had heard contrary false information earlier!
Shubham Sahni I am really glad I could. We are all getting vaccinated now and we sincerely hope that be it Covaxin or Covishield, they are effective against all possible mutations of the virus.
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