Malaysia Detects “D614G Coronavirus Strain” That Is 10 Times More Infectious Than Others
Experts are currently claiming that they have found a new strain of the coronavirus, which is believed to be 10 times stronger than other COVID-19 strains.
D614G, the mutation, has been observed in a number of cities and countries.
Health experts say it is 10 times more infectious than the original strain of the virus.
It is believed that this mutation started at a restaurant.
This strain was discovered after the owner, who had returned from India, breached his 14-day quarantine stay.
Another strain was seen in a group in the Philippines.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the new mutation is capable of helping and playing a huge role in spreading the coronavirus.
There are fears that the new strain could mean existing studies on vaccines are incomplete or can be ineffective against the mutation.
A study that was posted by Cell Press said that the variant could still provide a transmission boost.
Director-General of Health Noor Hisham Abdullah said that this mutation is a more prominent variant in the US and Europe.
The WHO (World Health Organization) said that there is no evidence that suggests the strain is capable of infecting more people.
A study that was published in Cell Press said that the mutation is unlikely to have a huge impact on the vaccines that are being developed by pharmas from all over the world.