The difference between the original corona and the new strain

The difference between the original corona and the new strain

 The new strain of Coronavirus has caused fear and anxiety around the world, as the United Kingdom has imposed numerous restrictions in the country, and other countries have secured their borders to contain the spread of the virus.  However, with the introduction of vaccines in the market, the question remains open about whether the vaccines are effective or not, and what is the difference between the new strain and the original strain of the Corona virus, here is what we know and its response in the following lines, according to the "Times of India" website.

   What is the new Corona strain?

   Scientists in the United Kingdom say that the new variant or mutated virus called "VUI 202012/01" includes a genetic mutation in the "spike" protein that could cause the virus to spread immediately and easily to humans.  Humans.

   To date, the differences between the old and the new virus include 23 mutations in the virus's genetic code that altered four viral proteins.

   Eight of these 23 mutations appear to have affected the spike protein that gives the coronavirus family name, and although nothing else has been confirmed, scientists have suggested that this new strain may be the cause of the faster spread.  Virus.

   What is the difference between the original strain and the new strain of Corona virus?

   Although nothing has yet to be confirmed, the study indicated that the new variant - compared to the old and original ancestor - is more prone to transmission and infection.

   It is estimated that the new strain is 70% more contagious than the old virus.  If these claims are confirmed, it may be due to over-modifications of the "spike" proteins.

   Although spinal proteins are the component that facilitates the penetration of the virus into human cells, it is natural to assume that mutations can make it more contagious than usual.

   Q: How dangerous is the new Corona strain and its spread?

   A recent study in the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine said that the new strain of the new Corona virus may cause more deaths in the United Kingdom, and experts also fear that the new Corona strain will lead to more hospitalizations and deaths.  In 2021 compared to 2020.

   Additionally, while the original strain of the virus posed little or no risk to children, the mutated virus also has the potential to affect children.

   According to Wendy Barclay, a professor in the Consultative Group on New and Emerging Threats to Respiratory Viruses (NERVTAG) and a virologist at Imperial College London, the mutations make it easier for the virus to enter human cells, and thus children.  They are more susceptible to infection and prone to it.  The virus is like an adult.

   Will Corona vaccines work against the new strain?

   Whether the Corona vaccines will work against the new strain is still under investigation, and with the introduction of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in different parts of the world, scientists and medical researchers are constantly monitoring its effect on individuals, and scientific studies have not yet confirmed the effectiveness of these vaccines on the Coro strain.