WHO renames COVID-19 variants
The WHO is to rename the different variants of the COVID-19 in the hope to remove the stigma(s) that are attached to the...
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The COVID-19 variant that has swept through India inflicting its worst crisis yet, is named B1.617. Scientists are still trying to find a solid conclusion as to why and how this variant has caused so much damage and the fact that this variant has been discovered in 17 countries, is a cause for concern. According to Al Jazeera, "The B.1.617 variant contains two key mutations to the outer “spike†portion of the virus that attaches to human cells, said senior Indian virologist Shahid Jameel."In relation to the good health and well-being SDG, what could the international community do to best prepare and combat any further spread of the variant that is plaguing South Asia? Tell us your thoughts!
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The COVID-19 variant that has swept through India inflicting its worst crisis yet, is named B1.617. Scientists are still trying to find a solid conclusion as to why and how this variant has caused so much damage and the fact that this variant has been discovered in 17 countries, is a cause for concern. According to Al Jazeera, "The B.1.617 variant contains two key mutations to the outer “spike†portion of the virus that attaches to human cells, said senior Indian virologist Shahid Jameel."In relation to the good health and well-being SDG, what could the international community do to best prepare and combat any further spread of the variant that is plaguing South Asia? Tell us your thoughts!
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