WHO just explained how we can stop the coronavirus from mutating again

[Chris Smith]

Like any virus, the novel coronavirus has been mutating in humans from the moment it started spreading. One of those mutations is believed to have fueled the initial surges in Europe and the US at the start of the pandemic, which looked nothing like what China experienced in Wuhan. The virus continued to mutate throughout the year and health officials are currently concerned about three particular mutants. The UK strain is highly infectious, but it responds well to vaccines. COVID-19 survivors are also unlikely to get reinfected with this version. The South African and Brazilian mutants are more problematic, as they appear to be able to evade neutralizing antibodies. COVID-19 survivors can be reinfected with these strains, and vaccine efficacy may be reduced.

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned a few days ago in a press briefing that it’s premature and unrealistic to think the pandemic might be over by the end of the year. The number of cases is now rising for the first time in seven weeks, and the world must not let its guard down when it comes to preventive measures. The agency acknowledged the effectiveness of vaccines but noted that developing nations still have no access to vaccines, and that the world needs to work together to suppress the virus. The WHO launched a new clip on YouTube that further advances that idea, explaining how the world can prevent the virus from developing dangerous mutations.

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