[Moscow, 21st Reuters]–Kamil Kafizov, a senior researcher at the Russian government, announced on the 21st that multiple infections with a new coronavirus mutant, which appears to be more infectious than the Delta strain, have been confirmed in Russia.
Mr. Kafizov said that the infectivity of the new mutant “AY.4.2” may be about 10% higher than that of the Delta strain, and it may eventually replace the Delta strain, but it is likely to take time. Pointed out to be large. “The vaccine is also effective against new mutants,” he said.
The death toll related to the new corona confirmed on the 20th in Russia reached a record high of 1028. The number of newly infected people was 34,073. The epidemic of stronger mutants could lead to more infected people.
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