More Dangerous Than Delta Variant, Experts Warn The Emergence Of Covid-22

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More Dangerous Than Delta Variant, Experts Warn The Emergence Of Covid-22
Adinda Permatasari
Tue, 24 August 2021 2.46 PM

 

 

VIVA – An expert warned that a new variant, called Covid-22, could be more deadly than the variant that is now widespread in the world, Delta.

Immunologist Prof. Dr. Sai Reddy said, we must be prepared for the emergence of a new variant in 2022 which causes a big risk.

The Zurich scientist warns that it is inevitable that the worrying variants currently available, such as Delta (India), Beta (South Africa) and Gamma (Brazil), will combine to form smarter strains.

 

"Covid-22 could be even worse than what we are witnessing now. If such a variant emerges, we must recognize it as early as possible and vaccine manufacturers must adapt the vaccine quickly. The emergence of this new variant is a big risk. We have to be prepared for it," he was quoted by The Sun.

Speaking to German newspaper Blick, Professor Reddy said the Delta variant was the most contagious of all the variants, which he named Covid-21.

However, the variant does not have a runaway mutation, which is a genetic feature that helps it evade the immune system. The runaway mutation, seen in some variants such as the Beta, means the vaccine is becoming less effective and may have to be gouged out to protect the population.

Prof Reddy said the combination of these factors, whether it was more lethal, easily transmitted or immune evasion, could become a problem in the near future.

"That will be the next phase of the pandemic when Beta or Gamma becomes more infectious or Delta builds a runaway mutation. That will be a big problem in the coming year," he said.

 

Several variants of COVID-19 are expected to emerge in the future, as it is a natural part of the evolution of the virus. Whether the virus will become significant is still difficult to predict.

But, with some variants having appeared in less than two years, that doesn't bode well.

Sage, a group of scientists advising the UK government, said the vaccine did not provide absolute sterilization of immunity. In a report published on July 30, the group of scientists said the odds of COVID-19 becoming more lethal by describing it as 'possible' to 'realistic possibility' as the virus is still spreading at high rates globally.

The document stresses the importance of keeping booster campaigns out of the way. The benefit of boosters is to ensure people have the maximum possible amount of protection, as immunity wanes over time, and potentially for them to be injected against new variants.

 

link  :  https://id.yahoo.com/berita/lebih-berbahaya-dari-varian-delta-074618495.html

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Experts are DEMONIC possessed liars. Covid is the word used Scientifically for FLU. And those so called experts have NEVER been able to predict what type of flu virus the next year will bring. 

 

But keeping the population in FEAR is the best way to control the population. Besides, those so called experts need some kind of explanation for all the coming deaths caused by the experts vaccine. 

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Covid-19 and their variants  haven't been over yet and there will be a covid-22? Oh boy, when is this covid going to end? I thought this covid will be gone 100% forever by the end of this year 2021.

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5 hours ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said:

Experts are DEMONIC possessed liars. Covid is the word used Scientifically for FLU. And those so called experts have NEVER been able to predict what type of flu virus the next year will bring. 

 

But keeping the population in FEAR is the best way to control the population. Besides, those so called experts need some kind of explanation for all the coming deaths caused by the experts vaccine. 

They can predict what type it is if they are the people who are producing it?

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10 hours ago, whatsfordinar? said:

They can predict what type it is if they are the people who are producing it?

EXACTLY 

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12 hours ago, rvmydinar said:

Covid-19 and their variants  haven't been over yet and there will be a covid-22? Oh boy, when is this covid going to end? I thought this covid will be gone 100% forever by the end of this year 2021.

It's not going to end.  Thier agenda is all about control... that is population control.

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New virus variant ‘Covid-22’ could be more deadly than Delta, expert warns

 

• Vanessa Chalmers, Digital Health Reporter

• 15:40, 23 Aug 2021

• A NEW variant dubbed “Covid-22” could be more deadly than the world-dominating Delta, an expert has warned.

  Immunologist Professor Doctor Sai Reddy said we “have to prepare” for a new emerging variant in 2022 that could pose a “big risk”.

• 

• The coronavirus will keep evolving

•  

• The Zurich-based scientist warned it was “inevitable” that concerning variants that already exist - like Delta (India), Beta (South African) and Gamma (Brazil) will combine to make a strain more capable.

  Prof Reddy said: “Covid-22 could get worse than what we are witnessing now.

  “If such a variant appears, we have to recognize it as early as possible and the vaccine manufacturers have to adapt the vaccine quickly.

  "The emergence of this new variant is the big risk. We have to prepare for it.”

  Speaking to German newspaper Blick, Prof Reddy said Delta was the most contagious variant of all - what he named "Covid-21".

  But it has not got “escape mutations”, which are genetic features that help it to dodge the immune system.

  Escape mutations, seen in some variants such as Beta, mean vaccines become less effective, and may need to be tweaked in order to protect the population.

  Prof Reddy said a combination of these factors - either more deadly, transmissible or immune evading - would be a problem in the near future.

   

  He said: “It is the next phase of the pandemic when Beta or Gamma become more infectious or Delta develops escape mutations. That will be the big problem for the coming year.”

• Variants of Covid are expected to arise in the future, as it is a natural part of the viruses evolution.

  Whether they will become of significance is impossible to predict.

  But with several already popping up in the space of less than two years, it does not bode well.

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• Immunologist Professor Doctor Sai Reddy has called the next biggest variant "Covid-22" based on it causing chaos in the year 2022

Sage, the group of scientists advising the UK Government, have said “vaccines do not provide absolute sterilising immunity”.

In a paper published on July 30, the group said the likelihood of Covid becoming more deadly was described as “likely” to a “realistic possibility”,  due to the virus still spreading at such a high level globally.

The document stressed the importance of keeping on stop of booster campaigns - the first of which could start in September.

The benefit of booster shots is to make sure people have the maximum amount of protection possible - as immunity wanes over time - and potentially for them to get a shot tweaked against new variants.

 

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Saturday he is “confident” a booster vaccine campaign can start next month.

However, he said he was waiting for a “final opinion” from the JCVI - the expert panel on vaccines that advises how to use jabs. 

Earlier in the summer plans were drawn up for millions to get an extra vaccination in the winter, but now the numbers could be far lower, sources revealed. 

Dr Chris Smith, consultant virologist and lecturer at Cambridge University, said a decision on booster jabs should not be “rash, (or) rushed”.

 

Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Dr Smith said: “We all agree that (the pandemic) is not over until it is over in every corner of the world, because otherwise it will just come roaring back.

“Don’t forget we think that this started with a handful of cases in one city, in one corner of one country… and it then eclipsed the entire world.

“But one must not take one’s eye off the ball here because it would be very easy to unstitch all of the good work we’ve done so far if it turns out with time we do lose immunity because the vaccines wane in their effectiveness.

“As we go into winter, now is a critical period and I think that is why we haven’t seen a rash, rushed decision by the JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) and the Government.”

 

link  :  https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/15944033/new-virus-variant-covid22-more-deadly-delta/

 

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Expert warns new 'Covid-22' virus could be more deadly than Delta variant

We face a 'big risk' from the strain

By

James Rodger

Karen Antcliff 

11:32, 24 AUG 2021

The Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Forest Recreation Ground

 

Warnings of a new Covid variant that could pose a "big risk" have been issued.

A new virus variant branded 'Covid 22' could be more deadly than the Delta strain, a scientist has warned.

The news, reported by Birmingham Live, follows comments by immunologist Professor Doctor Sai Reddy who issued the warning over the potential of a new deadly variant.

He said we face a "big risk" from the strain, which could go on to dominate.

Prof Reddy, who is based in Europe, said: “Covid-22 could get worse than what we are witnessing now.

“If such a variant appears, we have to recognize it as early as possible and the vaccine manufacturers have to adapt the vaccine quickly.

 

"The emergence of this new variant is the big risk. We have to prepare for it.”

He said: “It is the next phase of the pandemic when Beta or Gamma become more infectious or Delta develops escape mutations. That will be the big problem for the coming year.”

The news follows last week's Nottinghamshire Live report that Nottingham has the third lowest rate in the country for young people being vaccinated.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Saturday he is “confident” a booster vaccine campaign can start next month.

Another 35 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine are due to be delivered to the UK in the second half of next year as a way to "future-proof" the jabs programme, the Health Secretary said.

Meanwhile, The US has given full approval to Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine, a milestone that may lift public confidence in the jabs as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutation yet.

US vaccinations bottomed out in July. As the Delta variant fills hospital beds, jabs are on the rise again - with a million a day given on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week.

 

link  :  https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/expert-warns-new-covid-22-5824877

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‘Covid-22’ could be more deadly than Delta, expert claims

August 23, 2021 2 days ago

Brendan Taylor

 

An expert has warned that a new variant dubbed “Covid-22” could be more lethal than the world-dominating Delta.

Professor Doctor Sai Reddy of the federal technology institute ETH Zurich, an immunologist, believes that combination of existing strains could result in a new and more dangerous phase of the pandemic.

“It is very likely that a new variant will emerge and that we will no longer be able to rely on vaccinations alone,” immunologist Sai Reddy said.

Prof Reddy told the German newspaper Blick that Delta, dubbed COVID-21, was the most contagious variant of all.

He cited coronavirus variants from South Africa (Beta) and Brazil (Gamma) that have mutated, allowing them to evade antibodies to some extent. Delta, on the other hand, is far more contagious but has yet to develop such mutations.

“If Beta or Gamma becomes more contagious, or if Delta develops mutations, then we could be talking about a new phase of the pandemic,” said Reddy. “This would become the big problem of the coming year. Covid-22 could be even worse than what we are experiencing now.”

Professor Doctor Sai Reddy noted that recent scientific findings show that the viral load of the Delta variant is so high that anyone who contracts it who is unvaccinated can become a “super-spreader.”

“Since children under 12 cannot be vaccinated, they represent a large group of potential super-spreaders,” said Reddy.

He noted that the Delta variant can avoid vaccinations due to its extremely high viral load.

“We need to counter this with a high level of antibodies, and that is exactly what a third booster dose of vaccine does,” he explained.

 

link  :  https://insiderpaper.com/new-variant-covid-22-more-deadly-delta-doctor-sai-reddy/

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New Super Variant 'Covid-22' could be more dangerous than Delta

By Shreya | Published: Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 10:33 [IST]
New Delhi, Aug 25: Amid fears of probable third wave of the COVID-19, an expert has now warned a new variant dubbed "Covid-22", that could be more deadly than the world-dominating Delta.

 

The Zurich-based scientist Professor Sai Reddy has said that "we "have to prepare" for a new emerging variant in 2022 that could pose a "big risk".
It was "inevitable" that concerning variants that already exist - like Delta (India), Beta (South African) and Gamma (Brazil) will combine to make a strain more capable, The Sun quoted Prof Reddy. "If such a variant appears, we have to recognize it as early as possible and the vaccine manufacturers have to adapt the vaccine quickly. The emergence of this new variant is the big risk. We have to prepare for it," the SUN reported quoting the scientist.
 

link  :  https://www.oneindia.com/india/new-super-variant-covid-22-could-be-more-dangerous-than-delta-3303076.html

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New coronavirus variant ‘Covid-22’ could be more deadly than Delta

 admin  August 24, 2021 World Health News

 

An immunologist studying coronavirus fears the latest variants of Covid-19 could combine to create a new disease in 2022.

A new variant dubbed ‘Covid-22’ could be more deadly than the Delta variant, an expert has warned.

Immunologist Professor Dr Sai Reddy said we “have to prepare” for a new emerging variant in 2022 that could pose a “big risk”, The Sun reported.

The scientist, based in Zurich, Switzerland, warned it was “inevitable” that concerning variants that already exist – like Delta (India), Beta (South African) and Gamma (Brazil) – will combine to make a strain more capable.

“Covid-22 could get worse than what we are witnessing now,” he said.

“If such a variant appears, we have to recognise it as early as possible and the vaccine manufacturers have to adapt the vaccine quickly.

“The emergence of this new variant is the big risk. We have to prepare for it.”

Speaking to German newspaper Blick, Dr Reddy said Delta was the most contagious variant of all – what he named ‘Covid-21’.

But it doesn’t have “escape mutations”, which are genetic features that help it to dodge the immune system.

Escape mutations, seen in some variants such as Beta, mean vaccines become less effective, and may need to be tweaked in order to protect the population.

Dr Reddy said a combination of these factors – either more deadly, transmissible or immune evading – would be a problem in the near future.

“It is the next phase of the pandemic when Beta or Gamma become more infectious or Delta develops escape mutations. That will be the big problem for the coming year,” he said.

Variants of Covid are expected to arise in the future, as it is a natural part of the viruses evolution.

Whether they will become of significance is impossible to predict.

But with several already popping up in the space of less than two years, it does not bode well.

Sage, the group of scientists advising the UK government, have said “vaccines do not provide absolute sterilising immunity”.

In a paper published on July 30, the group said the likelihood of Covid becoming more deadly was described as “likely” to a “realistic possibility”, due to the virus still spreading at such a high level globally.

The document stressed the importance of keeping on top of booster campaigns – the first of which could start in September.

The benefit of booster shots is to make sure people have the maximum amount of protection possible – as immunity wanes over time – and potentially for them to get a shot tweaked against new variants.

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said earlier this month he was “confident” a booster vaccine campaign can start next month.

However, he said he was waiting for a “final opinion” from the JCVI – the expert panel on vaccines that advises how to use jabs.

Earlier this year, plans were drawn up for millions to get an extra vaccination by Christmas time, but now the numbers could be far lower, sources revealed.

Dr Chris Smith, consultant virologist and lecturer at Cambridge University in the UK, said a decision on booster jabs should not be “rash, (or) rushed”.

Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Dr Smith said: “We all agree that (the pandemic) is not over until it is over in every corner of the world, because otherwise it will just come roaring back.

“Don’t forget we think that this started with a handful of cases in one city, in one corner of one country … and it then eclipsed the entire world.

“But one must not take one’s eye off the ball here because it would be very easy to unstitch all of the good work we’ve done so far if it turns out with time we do lose immunity because the vaccines wane in their effectiveness.

“As we go into winter, now is a critical period and I think that is why we haven’t seen a rash, rushed decision by the JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) and the government.”

 

link  :  https://ozinize.com/new-coronavirus-variant-covid-22-could-be-more-deadly-than-delta#.YScZA44zbIU

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more deadly than Delta

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Expert who warned about 'Covid-22' clarifies comments - and says virus could be worse next year

Immunologist Professor Doctor Sai Reddy issued the warning over the potential of a new deadly variant

By James RodgerRegional Content Editor 16:29, 24 AUG 2021

Immunologist Professor Doctor Sai Reddy says that multiple vaccinations will need to be prepared over the next few years

 

The medical expert who went viral with warnings a new strain of Covid could emerge and become even deadlier than the Delta has now moved to clarify his comments.

A professor of immunology used the term Covid-22 in an interview in Zurich - but has since clarified his comments.

The medical expert, named Professor Sai Reddy, has admitted it is inaccurate to use the term 'Covid 22' - but has also warned Covid could get far worse next year.

He told the I: “There is some confusion as to what I was referring to in my interview with the Swiss-based German language newspaper Blick . I would like to take the opportunity to clarify here. It is not accurate to call it Covid-22, as the official and correct name of the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 is Covid-19.

“To make it clear my statement meant to convey that I believe Covid in 2022, particularly the early part of the year (January – March) has a chance to be worse than this year, Covid in 2021.

 

“The full context for why I believe this is based on the following factors: (i) emergence of the Delta variant that shows enhanced transmission, (ii) potential emergence and spread of variants that have mutations in the spike protein that may lead to escape from certain classes of neutralising antibodies, (iii) a substantial fraction of unvaccinated people in Switzerland (and other parts of Europe), (iv) loosening of restrictions that make transmission of the virus easier (e.g., indoor dining, events, concerts).”

Speaking to Swiss German-language newspaper Blick, the scientist said due to the likes of Delta "this is no longer Covid-19" and warned anyone refusing to get jabbed will be infected at some point.

 

link  :  https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-covid-22-variant-could-21384886

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New coronavirus variant ‘Covid-22’ could be more deadly than Delta

An immunologist studying coronavirus fears the latest variants of Covid-19 could combine to create a new disease in 2022.

Vanessa Chalmers, The Sun 3 min read August 24, 2021 - 12:27PM

 

A new variant dubbed ‘Covid-22’ could be more deadly than the Delta variant, an expert has warned.

Immunologist Professor Dr Sai Reddy said we “have to prepare” for a new emerging variant in 2022 that could pose a “big risk”, The Sun reported.

The scientist, based in Zurich, Switzerland, warned it was “inevitable” that concerning variants that already exist – like Delta (India), Beta (South African) and Gamma (Brazil) – will combine to make a strain more capable.

“Covid-22 could get worse than what we are witnessing now,” he said.

“If such a variant appears, we have to recognise it as early as possible and the vaccine manufacturers have to adapt the vaccine quickly.

“The emergence of this new variant is the big risk. We have to prepare for it.”

Health workers at a Covid testing centre in Melbourne.

 

 

Speaking to German newspaper Blick, Dr Reddy said Delta was the most contagious variant of all – what he named ‘Covid-21’.

But it doesn’t have “escape mutations”, which are genetic features that help it to dodge the immune system.

Escape mutations, seen in some variants such as Beta, mean vaccines become less effective, and may need to be tweaked in order to protect the population.

Dr Reddy said a combination of these factors – either more deadly, transmissible or immune evading – would be a problem in the near future.

“It is the next phase of the pandemic when Beta or Gamma become more infectious or Delta develops escape mutations. That will be the big problem for the coming year,” he said.

Variants of Covid are expected to arise in the future, as it is a natural part of the viruses evolution.

Whether they will become of significance is impossible to predict.

But with several already popping up in the space of less than two years, it does not bode well.

Dr Sai Reddy is an associate professor of Systems and Synthetic Immunology at ETH Zurich.

 

 

Sage, the group of scientists advising the UK government, have said “vaccines do not provide absolute sterilising immunity”.

In a paper published on July 30, the group said the likelihood of Covid becoming more deadly was described as “likely” to a “realistic possibility”, due to the virus still spreading at such a high level globally.

The document stressed the importance of keeping on top of booster campaigns – the first of which could start in September.

The benefit of booster shots is to make sure people have the maximum amount of protection possible – as immunity wanes over time – and potentially for them to get a shot tweaked against new variants.

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said earlier this month he was “confident” a booster vaccine campaign can start next month.

However, he said he was waiting for a “final opinion” from the JCVI – the expert panel on vaccines that advises how to use jabs.

Earlier this year, plans were drawn up for millions to get an extra vaccination by Christmas time, but now the numbers could be far lower, sources revealed.

A nurse conducting Covid tests in Sydney.

 

 

Dr Chris Smith, consultant virologist and lecturer at Cambridge University in the UK, said a decision on booster jabs should not be “rash, (or) rushed”.

Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Dr Smith said: “We all agree that (the pandemic) is not over until it is over in every corner of the world, because otherwise it will just come roaring back.

“Don’t forget we think that this started with a handful of cases in one city, in one corner of one country … and it then eclipsed the entire world.

“But one must not take one’s eye off the ball here because it would be very easy to unstitch all of the good work we’ve done so far if it turns out with time we do lose immunity because the vaccines wane in their effectiveness.

“As we go into winter, now is a critical period and I think that is why we haven’t seen a rash, rushed decision by the JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) and the government.”

 

link  :  https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/health/new-coronavirus-variant-covid22-could-be-more-deadly-than-delta/news-story/2ac09867396c5e0780d416076d63c2c6

 

 

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New Variants of Coronavirus: What You Should Know

Featured Experts:

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  Robert Bollinger, M.D., M.P.H.

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  Stuart Ray, M.D.

   

  In December 2020, news media reported a new variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and since then, other variants have been identified and are under investigation. The new variants raise questions: Are people more at risk for getting sick? Will the COVID-19 vaccines still work? Are there new or different things you should do now to keep your family safe?

  Stuart Ray, M.D., vice chair of medicine for data integrity and analytics, and Robert Bollinger, M.D., M.P.H., Raj and Kamla Gupta professor of infectious diseases, are experts in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. They talk about what is known about these new variants, and answer questions and concerns you may have.

  Why does the coronavirus change?

  Variants of viruses occur when there is a change — or mutation — to the virus’s genes. Ray says it is the nature of RNA viruses such as the coronavirus to evolve and change gradually. “Geographic separation tends to result in genetically distinct variants,” he says.

  Mutations in viruses — including the coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic — are neither new nor unexpected. Bollinger explains: “All RNA viruses mutate over time, some more than others. For example, flu viruses change often, which is why doctors recommend that you get a new flu vaccine every year."

  Is there a new coronavirus mutation?

  “We are seeing multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that are different from the version first detected in China,” Ray says.

  He notes that one mutated version of the coronavirus was detected in southeastern England in September 2020. That variant, now known as alpha, quickly became the most common version of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom, accounting for about 60% of new COVID-19 cases by December.

  Different variants have emerged in Brazil, California and other areas. More infectious variants such as beta, which first appeared in South Africa, may have increased ability to re-infect people who have recovered from earlier versions of the coronavirus, and also be somewhat resistant to some of the coronavirus vaccines in development. Still, vaccines currently used appear to offer significant protection from severe disease caused by coronavirus variants.

  What is the delta variant?

  Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has mutated (changed), resulting in different variants of the virus. One of these is called the delta variant. The delta coronavirus is considered a “variant of concern” by the CDC because it appears to be more easily transmitted from one person to another. As of July 2021, delta is regarded as the most contagious form of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus so far.

  Here is what you should know:

  The CDC recommends that everyone wait until they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before traveling internationally. Traveling internationally if you are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is not recommended, because it puts you at risk for coronavirus infection, including the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant. This includes unvaccinated children.

  • Delta is rapidly becoming the dominant variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the U.S. this year.
  • Delta variant SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,  is now in many countries and people traveling internationally are likely to encounter it.
  • Unvaccinated adults and children should strictly follow mask, distancing and hygiene safety precautions and avoid international travel if possible.
  • Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 can protect you from the delta variant, but breakthrough infections sometimes occur.
    • All three of the F.D.A.-authorized COVID-19 vaccines can protect you from the delta variant. For Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, you need both doses for maximum protection. People should know that vaccines are very effective at preventing the most severe forms of COVID-19, but breakthrough infections can occur and caution is still warranted after becoming vaccinated.
    • While the authorized COVID-19 vaccines are not perfect, they are highly effective against serious coronavirus disease and reduce the risk of hospitalization and death.
    • Other vaccines available in other countries may not be as effective in protecting you from the delta variant and other mutations of the coronavirus.
  • Although vaccines afford very high protection, infection with the delta and other variants remain possible.  Fortunately, vaccination, even among those who acquire infections, appears to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19.

  Will the COVID-19 vaccines work on the new variants?

  Ray says, “There is evidence from laboratory studies that some immune responses driven by current vaccines could be less effective against some of these variants. The immune response involves many components, including B cells that make antibodies and T cells that can react to infected cells, and a reduction in one does not mean that the vaccines will not offer protection.

  “People who have received the vaccines should watch for changes in guidance from the CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], and continue with coronavirus safety precautions to reduce the risk of infection, such as mask wearing, physical distancing and hand hygiene.”

  “We deal with mutations every year for flu virus, and will keep an eye on this coronavirus and track it,” says Bollinger. “If there would ever be a major mutation, the vaccine development process can accommodate changes, if necessary,” he explains.

  How are the new coronavirus variants different?

  “There are 17 genetic changes in the alpha variant from England,” Bollinger says. “There’s some preliminary evidence that this variant is more contagious. Scientists noticed a surge of cases in areas where the new strain appeared.”

  He notes that some of the mutations in the alpha version and some other variants seem to affect the coronavirus’s spike protein, which covers the outer coating of SARS-CoV-2 and give the virus its characteristic spiny appearance. These proteins help the virus attach to human cells in the nose, lungs and other areas of the body.

  “Researchers have preliminary evidence that some of the new variants, including alpha, seem to bind more tightly to our cells” Bollinger says. “This appears to make some of these new strains ‘stickier’ due to changes in the spike protein. Studies are underway to understand more about whether any of the variants are more easily transmitted.”

  Are coronavirus variants more dangerous?

  Bollinger says that some of these mutations may enable the coronavirus to spread faster from person to person, and more infections can result in more people getting very sick or dying.  In addition, there is preliminary evidence from Britain that some variants could be associated with more severe disease.

  “Therefore, it is very important for us to expand the number of genetic sequencing studies to keep track of these variants,” he says. 

  Bollinger explains that it may be more advantageous for a respiratory virus to evolve so that it spreads more easily. On the other hand, mutations that make a virus more deadly may not give the virus an opportunity to spread efficiently. “If we get too sick or die quickly from a particular virus, the virus has less opportunity to infect others. However, more infections from a faster-spreading variant will lead to more deaths,” he notes.

  How Will New Variants Change the Nature of the Pandemic?

  Could a new COVID-19 variant affect children more frequently than earlier strains?

  Ray says that although experts in areas where the new strain is appearing have found an increased number of cases in children, he notes that the data show that kids are being infected by old variants, as well as the new ones. “There is no convincing evidence that any of the variants have special propensity to infect or cause disease in children. We need to be vigilant in monitoring such shifts, but we can only speculate at this point,” he says.

  Will there be more new coronavirus variants?

  Yes. As long as the coronavirus spreads through the population, mutations will continue to happen.

  “New variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are detected every week,” Ray says. “Most come and go — some persist but don’t become more common; some increase in the population for a while, and then fizzle out. When a change in the infection pattern first pops up, it can be very hard to tell what’s driving the trend — changes to the virus, or changes in human behavior. It is worrisome that similar changes to the spike protein are arising independently on multiple continents.”

  Are there additional COVID-19 precautions for the new coronavirus variants?

  Bollinger says that as of now, none of the new coronavirus variants call for any new prevention strategies. “We need to continue doing the basic precautions that we know work to interrupt spread of the virus,” he says.

  Ray concurs: “There is no demonstration yet that these variants are biologically different in ways that would require any change in current recommendations meant to limit spread of COVID-19,” he says. “Nonetheless, we must continue to be vigilant for such phenomena.”

  Ray stresses that both vaccination and human behavior are important. “It is striking to note that 99% of COVID-19 deaths are now occurring in unvaccinated people, when most adults in the USA have been vaccinated,” he says. “The more people who are unvaccinated and infected, the more chances there are for mutations to occur. Limiting the spread of the virus through maintaining COVID-19 safeguards (mask wearing, physical distancing, practicing hand hygiene and getting vaccinated) gives the virus fewer chances to change. It also reduces the spread of more infectious variants, if they do occur.

  “Vaccines are the medical miracle of 2020, but we need to re-emphasize basic public health measures, including masking, physical distancing, good ventilation indoors and limiting gatherings of people in close proximity with poor ventilation. We give the virus an advantage to evolve when we congregate in more confined spaces,” he says.

  Regarding coronavirus variants, how concerned should we be?

  “Most of the genetic changes we see in this virus are like the scars people accumulate over a lifetime — incidental marks of the road, most of which have no great significance or functional role,” Ray says. “When the evidence is strong enough that a viral genetic change is causing a change in the behavior of the virus, we gain new insight regarding how this virus works. The virus seems to have some limitations in its evolution – the advantageous mutations are drawn from a relatively limited menu – so there is some hope that we might not see variants that fully escape our vaccines.”

  “As far as these variants are concerned, we don’t need to overreact,” Bollinger says. “But, as with any virus, changes are something to be watched, to ensure that testing, treatment and vaccines are still effective. The scientists will continue to examine new versions of this coronavirus’s genetic sequencing as it evolves."

  “In the meantime, we need to continue all of our efforts to prevent viral transmission and to vaccinate as many people as possible, and as soon as we can.”

   

  link  :  https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/a-new-strain-of-coronavirus-what-you-should-know

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21 minutes ago, bigwave said:

We have about 21 more variants to go so another 21 jabs coming:

wow/ this is so scary. i don't know what to say.

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2 hours ago, patrickgold said:

It's not going to end.  Thier agenda is all about control... that is population control.

does it mean that we all have to live together side by side with this covid thing and their variants for the rest of our lives?

[md11fr8dawg]

7 hours ago, 3 bucks new rv rate said:

does it mean that we all have to live together side by side with this covid thing and their variants for the rest of our lives?

If it helps the deomic politicians control the population of the world then Yes. As long as this scare is working no need for any changes.

[Floridian]

Now they're talking about Booster #3.

They just want to keep injecting people with "Lord knows what?"

 

 

 

[Shelley]

38 minutes ago, Floridian said:

Now they're talking about Booster #3.

They just want to keep injecting people with "Lord knows what?"

 

 

 

Now they’re talking about a booster shot every six months , a booster shot twice a year , with who knows what in it !!

[rvmydinar]

3 hours ago, md11fr8dawg said:

If it helps the deomic politicians control the population of the world then Yes. As long as this scare is working no need for any changes.

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