A new era seems to be starting in the coronavirus pandemic, which could not be overcome due to the lack of vaccination rate at the desired level. Because a new mutation of the virus, which has cost the lives of around 5 million people to date, has been detected. The mutation, named “AY. 4.2”, started to show itself slowly in countries.
MOON. 4.2 was first seen in the UK. However, yesterday, it was announced that a child in Israel also carries this mutated virus. It was stated that this child came from Moldova. In addition, a statement came from the USA on the subject. In the statements made by officials of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “There are less than 10 cases reported to us in our database. ” expressions were used. According to US officials, this variant has been spotted in different parts of the country.
“Not different from Delta variant”
Nachman Ash, Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Health, AY. He made some statements about 4.2. Expressing that this is a sub-variant, Ash said that detailed studies should be done, but according to the available data, this variant is not much different from Delta. The biggest problem is the AY. 4.2 Considered to be more contagious than Delta. . .
Medical world, AY. 4. He thinks the 2 variant could lead to a new wave. In particular, the decrease in vaccination rates and the fact that there is nothing left for people who are vaccinated to do may cause a new wave in the epidemic. That’s why experts say everyone who can afford it should be vaccinated.
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