Trace of a novel coronavirus pandemic that has spread from China
Andrey Isaev, director general of the Scientific Research Center molecular genetics DNKOM, said that mutations in the coronavirus occur much slower than those in the influenza virus, TASS reports.
“ Fortunately, the coronavirus mutates much slower than the flu. And because of the latter, pandemics are announced in our country every year, and many people are vaccinated against the flu. This year alone, despite the flu virus disappearing from the topical agenda, Rospotrebnadzor plans to vaccinate 60 million Russians with flu shots, '' 39; & mdash; he said.
The specialist pointed out that it is simply impossible to stop mutations.
“ Yes, new strains are constantly appearing. But in fact, in a year and a half, the coronavirus modified three arginines in the receptor binding domain (RBD domain), which in my opinion is ridiculous to call a rapid mutation '' # 39 ;, & mdash; he clarified.
Previously, German scientists at the University of Potsdam identified the conditions for the emergence of new dangerous mutations of the coronavirus.
Researchers have created a model for the development of a pandemic under conditions of mass vaccination and quarantine measures. They also followed up when, when a new strain emerged, another wave of infections erupted in Germany, the United States and Israel. At the same time, for each mutation of the virus, its own rate of infection was taken into account.
Because of this, experts came to the conclusion that without vaccination it is likely that more than two New strains of the virus will appear in the world per year, which will cause new waves of pandemic. is about 60%.