Bengaluru: Tests have shown that some people have at least infected with the new variant of the SARS-COV2 virus, and even though the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, said it was not a variant of concern (VOC), but the state government has increased alertness .
Two new variant cases – AY.4.2 – found in Bengaluru, and experts have opinions about virulence and impact caused.
Sexy experts say that because this is a delta sub-genealogy, a new variant cannot trigger new waves, while others believe in detailed studies of this virus behavior is needed and has advised quencing genomes that are improved.
“Both cases involving AY.4.2 found in Bengaluru come from July,” said KV Trilok Chandra, BBMP Special Commissioner (Health).
“We strive to ensure the characteristics of new variants, so clinical history and contact [primary and secondary] of patients are being studied.
NIV has said this has not been a concerned variant, but the government wants to be alert and prevent a new surge in the case.” Given that the new variant This has largely affected children in the UK, this country takes additional care to prevent cluster outbreaks, especially now that it has allowed school to reopen for all classes from upwards.
Officials at the Ministry of Health and Welfare Family said the government wanted to launch vaccination for children.
They said a meeting was held on Thursday (October 28) to discuss possible modalities and launch dates.
Dr.
V Ravi, Virologer, and Nodal Officer for sequencing genomes in Karnataka, said: “So far, there has been no reason to worry.
Those who say, both the government and humans need to be careful while we continue to study viral behavior.” Dr.
Jacob John , famous virology, said studies must be made to ascertain whether the protein surge in this new variant is able to violate the immunity provided by the vaccine.
Deepavali Sopsmean, Government, is interested in avoiding SuperSpreader events, working on SOP for Deepavali Festivity.
In line with the central advisor urging people to shop online, the state has requested the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to prepare specific guidelines for this festival.
“This new variant is still only an interesting variant (VOI) and investigations are still ongoing,” said Dr.
MK Sudharshan, Tac Chairson.
“There is no evidence that has not called it a concerned variant.
However, it is important to take precautions and prevent a surge in the case.”