Lets talk about new variants of covid-19.
Our healthopathy experts will talk about coronavirus variants and various queries being asked to us by people.
CORONAVIRUS
In December 2020, the media reported a new variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and since then, other strains have been identified and investigated. The new differences raise questions: Are people at risk of illness? Will the COVID-19 principles still apply? Are there new or different things you need to do now to keep your family safe?
Our healthopathy specialists in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 will talk about what is known about these new species, and answer any questions and concerns you may have.
Why does coronavirus change?
Bacterial infections occur when there is a mutation - or mutations - in the virus genes. WHO says it is natural for RNA viruses like the coronavirus to mutate and mutate slowly.
“Geographical segregation often brings about genetic diversity,” by WHO
Mutations - including the coronavirus causing the COVID-19 epidemic - are not new and unpredictable. Explains our healthopathy expert: “Every RNA virus evolves over time, some mutating. For example, flu viruses often change, which is why doctors recommend that you get a new flu vaccine every year.
WHAT DO WE KNOW SO FAR ABOUT THESE VARIANTS ?
Viruses are constantly changing through mutations, and new strains of the virus are expected to develop over time. Sometimes new ones appear and disappear. Many strains of the virus that cause COVID-19 have been documented in the United States and around the world during this epidemic.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus, a large family of viruses. Coronaviruses are called crown-like spikes in their respective areas. Scientists monitor changes in the virus, including changes in spikes on the surface of the virus. These studies, including genetic analysis of the virus, help scientists understand how mutations can affect how the virus spreads and what happens to infected people.
Many strains of the virus that cause COVID-19 are spreading worldwide and in the United States. In collaboration with the SARS-CoV-2 Interagency Group (SIG), the WHO has established 3 SARS-CoV-2 categories under consideration: Variant of Interest (VOI), Variant of Concern (VOC), and Variant of High Consequence (VOHC).
There are currently five VOCs in the United States:
B.1.1.7: This variety was first observed in the US in December 2020. It was first discovered in the UK.
B.1.351: This variety first appeared in the US at the end of January 2021. It was first discovered in South Africa in December 2020.
P.1: This exception was first discovered in the US in January 2021. P.1 was first identified for travelers from Brazil, who were tested during a routine check-up at an airport in Japan, in early January.
B.1.427 and B.1.429: These two varieties were first identified in California in February 2021 and were classified as VOCs in March 2021.
Learn more about the different categories and definitions of SARS-CoV-2.
These varieties appear to spread more easily and faster than other species, which can lead to more COVID-19 cases. The increase in the number of cases will put a serious burden on health care services, leading to more hospitalizations, and more likely deaths.
To date, research suggests that antibodies produced by vaccines in terms of vaccination currently recognize these variants. This is being investigated and further studies are being done.
A strong and growing adherence to strategies to reduce public health, such as vaccination, weight loss, the use of masks, hand hygiene, and isolation and isolation, is essential to reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 and protect public health.
WHAT WE DONT KNOW ABOUT NEW COVID STRAINS?
People all around the globe including scientists and doctors are working hard to understand these variants but still, we need to know :
How many people have got infected and how widespread these variants are?
How do new variants vary from previously existing variants?
How will these new variants affect the treatment course for the virus?
WHAT THESE VARIANTS MEAN?
Public health officials are learning about these varieties quickly to learn more about how they can control their spread. We want to understand whether the variants?
1. Spread easily from person to person
2. Create a worse disease in people
3.They are detected by current viral tests
4. Respond to medications used to treat people with COVID-19
5. Change the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine