Sampling swabs found in the UK to detect mutations of new coronavirus variants again

Sampling swabs found in the UK to detect mutations of new coronavirus variants again

Source: Overseas Network, British Scientist: It was discovered that a sampling swab was found to detect the mutation of the new coronavirus variant again

British passengers waiting to be tested

Overseas Network, February 2 According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the 2nd, British scientists said that the new coronavirus variant that is currently spreading throughout the UK has once again caused a worrying mutation.

According to the report, British scientists found after analysis that some samples had a mutation called E484K, which had previously appeared in variant viruses found in South Africa and Brazil. Experts from the Public Health Agency of England said that only some samples of the new coronavirus variants discovered in the UK have such mutations, which does not mean that the mutations are widespread, and the current vaccines should still be effective.

In order to control the spread of the mutant virus in the UK, large-scale new crown tests have been started in many parts of England, and the British government has also introduced corresponding travel restrictions. Julian Tang, a virus expert at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, said that the public must abide by the anti-epidemic lockdown regulations and reduce the increase in confirmed cases to prevent further mutation of the new coronavirus. (Overseas Network Zhao Jianxing)