Public health officials in the UK are investigating a new variant of Covid-19 that has “three mutations” and features a strange gene combination, with 49 cases identified primarily in Yorkshire and Humber.
A “three mutation” Covid-19 variant with a “strange combination” of genes is currently under study by virologists in the UK, according to the Daily Record.
Authorities have reassured the public not to panic about the “three mutation” Covid variant with a strange gene combination.
So far, 49 cases of the new variant have been detected mainly in Yorkshire and Humber, but people are advised not to worry or panic about this. Ministers have stated they will take any necessary measures to handle any new variants.
The new mutation of Covid-19 “is under investigation” but there is currently no evidence to suggest it is more transmissible or resistant to vaccines.
Greg Fell, the Director of Public Health in Sheffield, stated that there is no reason to believe that the “three mutation variant” is more transmissible or vaccine-resistant.
“Do not worry, we want everyone to continue doing what they have been doing over the past year. Please follow the guidance, keep washing your hands regularly, and wear masks when you go out,” said Greg Fell.
The official added that if cases of the new variant continue to rise, tracing and testing will continue to limit the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, scientists are still investigating the “strange combination of mutations.”
In the meantime, the Office for National Statistics has estimated that they are witnessing an increased risk of new daily Covid cases, with nearly 50,000 people infected with the virus on any given day last week.
The UK has recorded 4.46 million Covid-19 cases, with 128,000 patients having died.
