Scientist Jeffrey Barrett of Cambridge and Francois Ballou of University College London have warned of a “descendant” delta of the coronavirus, writes the Financial Times.
It is reported that the AY.4.2 variant was recently discovered by virologists who have followed the genetic evolution of this strain. It & nbsp; can become much more infectious than its ancestor, according to experts. & Nbsp;
A new mutation has been identified in 10% of people recently infected with COVID in the UK, according to the article.
The Delta strain & nbsp; has remained dominant in the world for a long time. It is considered the most contagious of all the variants of the new coronavirus.
Against the background of an increasing incidence, experts speak of the need for revaccination. Find out about the house rules and their preparation in the AiF article.