The New Strain of Coronavirus || Super-spreader(about 70% more)

 

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The new strain of the present coronavirus is about 70% more contagious than the previous one. The virus has undergone mutation and a new strain is developed in it which is much contagious than the last strain. It was first seen in the United Kingdom(UK). Therefore it is termed as the "super-spreader". Generally, mutation refers to the sudden change in the chromosomes. In the case of this virus, the RNA has undergone mutation.

Explaining the virus mutation, Dr. Paul said, "Mutation means there is a change in RNA of the virus. The change in the virus is called drift. It has no significance. This behavior is seen in many viruses including this virus."

"Around 17 changes are seen in the virus and one change --N501Y is responsible for the virus by which it enters human cells. It increases the tendency of the virus to enter our body. Only the tendency to infect more people has increased. It is a cause for concern. It is an adverse development in the UK," Dr. Paul added. For more information click on the link below:

 

According to the doctors of England, this mutation of the virus doesn't affect the development of the vaccine, neither it has affected its mode of transmission. The only thing is that it has become more contagious. The vaccine available in the UK are of the same potential and in the other countries' vaccines too are equally beneficial as before.

The health researchers and the scientists also said that there is no change in the procedures adopted to cure the patient of coronavirus. And the guidelines applied to prevent this disease are also the same as in the past. 

But the main important thing is that since the virus has the maximum chance of getting transferred from one person to another, we should be careful enough. We should always be ready to combat the virus. Here are some of the important preventive measures of this virus:- 

 Personal Cleanliness

Though this may be the common method for the prevention of each and every virus and disease, I will strongly suggest that it is one of the best and most effective methods to prevent this virus. This virus has a high risk of getting transmitted, so be careful about that. To the stranger, behave as they are positive for coronavirus and remember never to have a handshake even with the best friend. You can provide personal cleanliness in the following ways:

• Always wash your hand with sanitizer after coming from outside the home.
• The sanitizer contains a high amount of alcohol. Alcohol kills the virus.
• Try to touch the minimum things as far as possible. 
• Use hand sanitizer just after touching any foreign material.
• Have as much liquor food as you can.

Use of mask

The perfect use of masks can prevent this virus to some extent. During sneezing and coughing, millions of viruses are released from the body of an infected person. The virus is then released into the environment. There becomes then a high probability that a person can be infected by the virus. If the infected person had a mask then there is less release of the virus. So, there becomes less chance that a healthy person gets infected. Not only that a mask also prevents us from the dust and dirt of our environment.

Proper diet (Balanced diet)

A healthy and balanced diet is one of the most important factors which affects our healthy life. According to research and discoveries, foods that are enriched with Vitamin C are quite beneficial to prevent coronavirus. Vitamin C boosts our immunity system and increases the resistance of our body against coronavirus. The fruits such as orange, lemon, amla, etc contain Vitamin C in huge amounts. Besides these, some medicinal herbs like tulsi, ginger, garlic, etc are very effective to prevent coronavirus.