New Coronavirus strain discovered in South Africa, more severe than previous variants

A new COVID-19 virus strain has been discovered in South Africa, which experts fear affects young people more seriously. According to reports, new strain of COVID-19 virus named '501.V2 Variant' is said to be more severe as it contains a higher viral lo. According to South Africa's Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize, evidence also suggests that virus spres faster and may be responsible for second wave, which is being experienced in country at moment. 

Re: ' Christmas': UK PM Imposes 'Tier 4' Curbs After New Strain Of COVID-19 Variant Detected

"It is still very early but at this st, preliminary data suggests that virus that is w dominating in second wave is spreing faster than first wave. It is t clear if second wave has more or fewer deaths, in or words, severity is still very unclear. We h all of se different strains routinely spreing in South Africa during our first wave and subsequently. What became quite different that we did t expect is rapid way in which this variant has become dominant in South Africa," Mkhize said in a statement.  

Re: Nerlands Government Bans Flights From UK After Detection Of New COVID-19 Strain

Young people vulnerable

Minister also warned that it remains unclear wher new strain of virus is causing more deaths than previous variants identified in first wave. However, he cautioned people, especially young ults to be more careful because it is longer just a matter of thinking about ors as y are w equally vulnerable and at risk of dying from COVID-19. particular strain of virus has three mutations, two of which possibly d some potential antibody escape developed at start of pandemic. 

Re: Russia's Health System Under Strain As Virus Surges Back

Earlier, United Kingdom also reported a new strain of virus, which scientists said spres faster than previous variants. UK has anunced Tier-4 level curbs in several areas including in capital London in order to contain spre of virus. government has said that effect of new strain on vaccines and treatments still remains in air and it is t kwn wher it causes a higher mortality rate, similar to that of South Africa. 

Re: WHO In Touch With Denmark Authorities Over New Strain Of COVID-19 Detected In Minks