A new mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has been discovered in India. Several areas are blocked
Epidemiologists in the Indian state of Maharashtra issued a statement that a new mutation of coronavirus infection has been discovered in the region.
Currently, 20 cases of infection have been reported. The next mutation of the new type of coronavirus was assigned the index B.1.617.2.1 and the name “delta plus”.
Currently, epidemiologists are not ready to speak with certainty about the characteristics of the new strain.
Nevertheless, local media, citing the decision of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, report on the measures taken.
Thus, it became known that in the regions of Navi Mumbai, Palghar and Ratnagiri, measures have been taken to curb the spread of the new mutation, for which entire areas have been blocked.
Epidemiologists do not rule out an exacerbation and therefore prefer to keep the situation under their control.
Let us recall that delta coronavirus (B.1.617) was discovered in India in October 2020.
Soon the disease spread throughout European countries. The mutations B.1.617.1, B.1.617.2 and B.1.617.3 are already known.
they say that the Indian strain reduces the activity of the vaccine and the formed antibodies in recovered patients and people who have been vaccinated.
