Covid variant

COVID19 Spike Protein Mutation Making New Variants 8 Times More Infectious

  • Scientists identify a mutation in the coronavirus spike protein making new variants more infectious.
  • The D614G mutation appears in all the 3 new variants, the UK, Brazil and South African Strain.
  • This mutation allows the virus to enter cells more effectively causing infections.
  • It also makes it  transmit8 times more quickly.
  • Booster Shots of different spike proteins from these variants could be a way out.
  • Research is underway to access the vaccine effect on this mutation. 

The team found that...

https://mfame.guru/covid19-spike-protein-mutation-making-new-variants-8-times-more-infectious/

New Variants of COVID Raging in Every Country in the Middle East

  • New variants rage in the Middle East.
  • 1 of the 3 Variants present in every country.
  • Overall Cases decline but variants pose a concern.
  • Vaccination before exposure to new variants critical.

According to a Seattle Pi News report, the World Health Organization said Monday that the coronavirus case numbers are stabilizing in parts of the Middle East but the situation remains critical, with more than a dozen countries reporting cases of new variants.

1 of 3 Variants in Each Country

Ahmed al-Mandhari,...

https://mfame.guru/new-variants-of-covid-raging-in-every-country-in-the-middle-east/

Experts Warn of Jumping Conclusions As COVID Oxford Vaccine Rollout Halted

According to a BBC report, South Africa has put its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed “disappointing“ results against its new Covid variant.

  • Scientists say the variant accounts for 90% of new Covid cases in South Africa.
  • The trial, involving some 2,000 people, found that the vaccine offered “minimal protection“ against mild and moderate cases.
  • But experts are hopeful that the vaccine will still be effective at preventing severe cases.

South Africa has...

https://mfame.guru/experts-warn-of-jumping-conclusions-as-covid-oxford-vaccine-rollout-halted/

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