2023-08-25 21:00:00
A new variant of coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, spreads around the world. Called BA.2.86, the new version was identified in Denmark at the end of July and has already been localized in South Africa, Switzerland, the United States, Israel and the United Kingdom.
The information was confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the BA.2.86 variant is a mutation of Omicron, the most prevalent in the world today. Health authorities and experts recommend vigilance in this new version of the virus.
According to an investigation by the Archyde.com news agency, this new variant of Covid-19 was detected for the first time on July 24, in Denmark, in a high-risk patient. After that, other cases were identified by the authorities.
What drew attention was the fact that the other cases discovered were not connected, that is, they were not people who had direct contact. This shows that the mutation has been in circulation for a considerable amount of time to spread in this way.
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According to the WHO, the numbers of cases of infection by BA.2.86 are still low and scientists do not believe that it will cause a new wave of deaths, or serious cases and hospitalizations, but warn people not to let their guard down .
Existing vaccines are being tested to see if they are effective once morest the mutation. In addition, experts are also evaluating whether current tests and medications work once morest this new BA.2.86 variant.
In any case, health authorities reinforce the importance of vaccination. There are still no cases registered in Brazil of the BA.2.86 variant. However, the Ministry of Health recently confirmed the 1st infected with the EG.5 version of the virus in the country.
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