Researchers are on alert because of a new Corona variant from South Africa. It shows numerous mutations. Will B 1.1.259 become the “super variant”?
A variant of the corona virus newly discovered in South Africa is troubling scientists and politicians around the world. In the past few weeks, the corona numbers in South Africa have risen rapidly. Variant B 1.1.259, which according to researchers has numerous new mutations, could be responsible.
According to RKI boss Lothar Wieler, the new variant is “cause for great concern,” reveals HEIDELBERG24 *.
A WHO expert committee is currently advising whether B 1.1.259 should be classified as “giving cause for concern”. Virologists speak of more than 30 mutations with the new variant, which could affect the transferability, the course of the disease and the existing vaccination protection. Several countries, including Germany, have now severely restricted travel to South Africa in order to prevent the spread of the new variant as much as possible. * HEIDELBERG24 is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
