WHO renames COVID-19 variants
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What are the India, Brazil, South Africa and UK variants? Currently, there are thousands of different variants of COVID-19 across the globe. Ones that are the most potentially concerning changes are called "variants of concern" and these include:
- The UK or Kent variant (also known as B.1.1.7) is prevalent in Britain - with more than 200,000 cases identified, which has spread to over 50 countries and appears to be mutating again.
- The South Africa variant (B.1.351) has been identified in at least 20 other countries, including the UK.
- The Brazil variant (P.1) has spread to more than 10 other countries, including the UK.
- A particular India variant (B.1.617.2) of which more than 500 cases have been seen in the UK, with some but not all linked to travel.
In relation to the good health and well-being SDG, what crucial actions could be taken to stop the virus from mutating and spreading further? Tell us your thoughts!
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- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health[hidden]
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What are the COVID-19 variants?
What are the India, Brazil, South Africa and UK variants? Currently, there are thousands of different variants of COVID-19 across the globe. Ones that are the most potentially concerning changes are called "variants of concern" and these include:
- The UK or Kent variant (also known as B.1.1.7) is prevalent in Britain - with more than 200,000 cases identified, which has spread to over 50 countries and appears to be mutating again.
- The South Africa variant (B.1.351) has been identified in at least 20 other countries, including the UK.
- The Brazil variant (P.1) has spread to more than 10 other countries, including the UK.
- A particular India variant (B.1.617.2) of which more than 500 cases have been seen in the UK, with some but not all linked to travel.
In relation to the good health and well-being SDG, what crucial actions could be taken to stop the virus from mutating and spreading further? Tell us your thoughts!
Source:
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health[hidden]
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