How fast is the new COVID-19 strain spreading from the UK?

Coronavirus in the UK The number one news in all recent media reports. A new strain of the sensational virus was recorded in the United Kingdom and managed to raise the ears of all Europe.



GettyImages The main question is whether Albion will close all routes of communication with the outside world. And also what consequences can lead to the rapid spread of a previously unknown strain of coronavirus? Today's edition. "Site" He'll try to figure it out.

What is already known about the new strain of coronavirus? It is more contagious than its predecessor. Secondly, the virus spreads many times faster than the previous one. However, there is still no scientific evidence that it could take more lives. It is also unclear whether existing vaccines will work.



It is worth noting that the same mutation has been seen in other countries. For example, Denmark, Australia and the Netherlands. The country has already cancelled all flights to Britain. Local authorities are trying to do everything possible to reduce the spread of the virus.

Other European countries are also wary of flights to England. Belgium, Italy, Germany and France announced their intention to close their borders to British citizens and more than 30 countries. Unfortunately, it is not yet known how long this will last.



UK authorities have tightened quarantine restrictions across the southeast, including London. It was in the capital that a new strain of coronavirus was discovered. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the quarantine should have been introduced much earlier. And this is not surprising, because the first case of mutation was recorded in September!

It is no secret that coronavirus mutations are normal. Researchers have been tracking them since the beginning of the pandemic. When a new case occurs, it is very important to thoroughly study the virus to understand what to do with it.



The World Health Organization is in constant contact with the UK. The United Kingdom provides WHO with all relevant information on the mutation. Such an important problem is not being ignored and investigated.

While many questions remain unanswered, we only have to guess. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new strain could be up to 70% more contagious. Whether this is true, time will tell.



In addition, there are concerns that antibodies produced after the disease will not be able to resist the mutated virus as well as before. Professor David Robertson, from the University of Glasgow, said: If the virus continues to mutate, it is likely that new strains will not respond to the vaccine.

This means that vaccines need to be constantly updated and modified. Yes, the news is disappointing, but so far there is no confirmation of this. You just have to hope for the best and take care of yourself.



GettyImages It seems best to stay home for the New Year holidays. The situation in the world is still unstable, it is simply reckless to go somewhere. Who will guarantee that tomorrow the country in which you find yourself will not be closed to a strict quarantine? Don’t risk your health again, do you agree?

In this difficult time, we wish you strength and patience. We share a couple of useful articles that will help you strengthen your immune system, sleep better and not lose heart. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!

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