New IHU Variant found in France can also dodge the vaccine, tie the knot, scientists say this

 

The 'IHU' variant has knocked amidst the infection of Omicron variants. French scientists have discovered this B.1.640.2 variant. It is said to be more contagious than Omicron. According to reports, the new variant has changed its form 46 times, but is not spreading fast, so there is no need to be afraid of it at the moment.

Different variants of Kovid-19 are coming out one after the other. While the world is already battling a spurt in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, scientists in France have discovered a variant that is even more contagious than Omicron. Scientifically its name is B.1.640.2, but now it is being called as 'IHU'. Actually, this variant has been discovered by researchers of the famous 'IHU' Mediterranean Infection Institute in France . Hence it is also named after this institute. According to scientists, 46 mutations have been found in 'IHU' i.e. 46 changes compared to the original virus, which is more than Omicron.

Therefore, the concern about this new variant has increased among scientists around the world. Let us tell you that the first case of this variant was detected in France on 10 December. It was first detected in a patient from southern France, who had returned after traveling to Cameroon. About two days after his return, the patient began to experience mild respiratory symptoms and was later confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2. After this about 11 other cases came to the fore. At the beginning of the new year, the 'IHU' that came out from Omicron is so different and dangerous, know here.

The new variant does not spread as fast as Omicron

It is a matter of relief at the moment that the variant is not spreading very fast. So how dangerous it is, it is not completely clear. B.1.640.2 has not yet been observed in other countries and has not yet been labeled a threat or pandemic by the WHO. Experts say that new variants will keep coming out, but that does not mean that they will be more dangerous. At present, the world is already battling Omicron, in such a situation, 'IHU' has once again given rise to new fears.

Do we need to be afraid of this?

This new variant , which came amid the panic of Omicron, has once again raised the concerns of the people. B.1.640.2 is not spreading at that rate, so no need to worry. It's definitely not as dangerous as Omicron is. According to the website Outbreak.info , this variant was last detected on December 25, after that no new cases have been reported in the global data base.

Scientist said don't worry but be alert

Vinod Scoria, a scientist at Delhi's Institute of Genomic and Integrative Biology, says that there is no need to panic or worry too much at this time, but it is clearly necessary to pay close attention to it in the coming days.

At a time when Omicron variants have wreaked havoc all over the world, there is an outcry in many countries of Europe, there is a possibility of a third wave of corona in India, then the sudden appearance of even deadly variants from Omicron is no less than a shock. Is. However, it is a matter of relief that like Omicron, the 'IHU' strain does not spread rapidly. Still, we need to be on full alert.