Why NIV Pune says there’s no want to panic over new Covid variant B.1.1.28.2? All you ought to understand

The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune has a new variant of COVID-19, B.28.2, determined by genome sequencing of samples from hosts around the world from the UK and Brazil as opposed to variant B.1, News18 reported. 

The new variant was localized once during the evaluation of the D614G variant in order to induce body weight loss, cause of virus replication in the airways, lung lesions, and extreme lung pathology in contaminated Syrian hamsters. 

However, it has been shown that a routine double dose of Covaxin significantly increases the antibody effectiveness and neutralization against the variant. The find was made on nine Syrian hamsters over a period of about seven days.

What’s the title of the new variant?

So far, the degree of occurrence is no longer determined, but it is recognized by its scientific title - B.28 After further research and peer reviews, the final consequences will be sent to the World Health Organization. It is the WHO that will title the variant if necessary, based mainly on the state of the art of the Greek alphabets.

How was the corona variant B.1.1.28.2 detected?

According to the search paper, the scientists performed genome sequencing of the accumulated Covid swab samples from visitors who came to India from the UK and Brazil. The "Syrian Hamster Model" used to be used to examine the pathogenicity of the variant from nose and throat swab samples.

What are the symptoms of the B.1.1.28.2 Covid variant infection?

The preprint document states that the new variant of Covid leads to weight loss in infected people. Other signs are lung lesions, extreme viral load in the respiratory tract.

Is the new variant extra severe?

Well, the search paper currently suggests that the sharp rise in disease severity could also heighten concerns about Covid in India, but NIV Pune's discovery says a similar search is needed to understand the feasibility of this variant. 

The effects of vaccines and possible degradation mechanisms of the variant should also be examined. The detection of the new variant comes a week after the World Health Organization has declared that only one strain of the COVID-19 delta variant, first discovered in India, has now been classified as "worrying", while two other strains have been degraded. The B.617 variant of the virus, has been called the triple mutant variant since it splits into three lineages. The new variant has become a new problem, despite India reporting less than a lakh of new coronavirus infections after a 63-day interval. 

There was an increase of 86,498 cases in one day, the lowest in 66 days, bringing the total COVID-19 cases to 2,89,96,473. The death toll from COVID-19 rose to 3:51,309 with 2,123 deaths every day, the lowest level in about 47 days, data updated at 8 a.m. showed. As of April 1st, a total of 81,466 new cases were registered within 24 hours, active cases were reduced to 3/13/702 representing 4.50% of total infections, while the national recovery rate from COVID-19 improved to 94.29%.

How to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 

• Keep yourself and others at least 1 meter away to reduce the risk of infection when you cough, sneeze or speak. Keep an even greater distance from others indoors. The further the better. 
• Make mask wearing a normal part of interacting with other people.
• Proper use, storage, and cleaning or disposal are essential for the masks to be as effective as possible.

How can you make a safer environment

• Avoid 3Cs: Spaces that are closed, overcrowded, or in close contact: There have been reported short breaks in restaurants, choir rehearsals, gyms, nightclubs, offices, and places of worship where people have gathered, often crowded indoor environments, where they speak, shout, whistle or sing loudly The risk of contracting COVID-19 is greatest in crowded and poorly ventilated rooms where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. It is in these environments that the virus appears to spread most efficiently by droplets or aerosols, so it is even more important to take precautions. 
• Get to know people outdoors. Outdoor meetings are safer than indoor meetings, especially when the indoor spaces are small and there is no outside air. 
• Avoid crowded places or indoor spaces, but if you can't, take precautions: Open a window Increase "natural ventilation" if you are indoors The WHO has questions and answers on ventilation and air conditioning for both the broad public as well as administrative staff publishes public places and buildings.
• Wear a Mask 

Don't Forget the Basics of Good Hygiene

• Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, or wash them with soap and water. This kills germs, including viruses, that may be on your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. 
• Hands touch many surfaces and can get viruses. Once contaminated, your hands can spread the virus to your eyes, nose, or mouth. From there the virus can enter your body and infect you. 
• Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then immediately dispose of the used tissue in a closed container and wash your hands. By following good "respiratory hygiene", you will protect your surroundings from the viruses that cause colds, flu, and COVID-19. 
• Frequently clean and disinfect surfaces, especially those that are regularly touched such as doorknobs, faucets, and phone screens. Which is closed to do? do it when you don't feel right. 

Learn more about the full spectrum of COVID-19 symptoms. 

• The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include loss of taste or smell, pain, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, red eyes, diarrhea, or rash. 
• Stay home and isolate yourself, even if you have mild symptoms such as a cough, headache, or mild fever until you have recovered. Have someone bring you supplies. If you have to leave your home or have someone close by, wear a medical mask to avoid infecting others. 
• If you have a fever, cough, and shortness of breath, see a doctor right away. First, if you can, and follow your local health authority's directions. 
• Stay up to date with the latest information from reliable sources such as the WHO or local and national health authorities. Local and national authorities and public health organizations can best advise what people in your area should do to protect themselves.