New crown variant detected in England for the first time
In the statement made by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA), it was indicated that the new variant, which emerged as a subtype of the Omicron variant, was observed in a person who has not had a recent travel history.
In the statement, it was indicated that “BA.2.86” is more distant from Omicron and has a higher number of mutations with currently existing variants.
“CASE CONFIRMED UNITED KINGDOM”
In the statement, which indicated that the appearance of this virus in a person with no travel history indicates transmission within the country, it was noted that there is still insufficient data on the characteristics and severity of the new variant.
UKHSA deputy chair Meera Chand, whose views were included in the statement, said: “There is one confirmed case in the UK. UKHSA is currently carrying out a detailed assessment and will provide further information when the time comes. UKHSA will continue to monitor the situation closely and will publish the results of the analysis as they become available.” saying.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The World Health Organization, in its statement yesterday, updated the status of the variant, which was announced as BA.2.86, as “variant under observation” due to the large number of mutations it carries.
Noting that reports have still been sent from some countries, the WHO also stated that there are currently 3 variants in the ‘needs to watch’ category and 7 variants in the ‘under watch’ category. (AA)
Source: Sozcu
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