New developments that the Corona virus puts us in front of us in its composition; What makes us face a continuous update of information, studies and research in this regard.
So what is the mutated corona virus? What are its symptoms and degree of severity? And to what extent can taking the vaccine benefit in avoiding infection with the mutated corona? All of these are questions that we will address through the paragraphs of our article.
What is the mutated corona virus
All viruses naturally mutate over time; Its chance of survival increases, and since the “Covid-19” virus was identified for the first time, thousands of mutations have appeared, and here is some new information about the mutated virus of corona: [1][2]
The mutated strain was associated with a higher viral load indicating that it is more transmissible than the previous strains.
The mutated virus was initially identified in Britain and South Africa, and has spread throughout the United States and other countries of the world with an infection rate of up to 70% more than the original type.
The new mutation, known as (B.1.1.7), has caused a sharp rise in infections among people under the age of 20.
According to the World Health Organization, the mutated coronavirus includes mutations in a protein called "spike", which are the stick-like bumps on the surface of the virus.
In addition to the fact that the mutated virus is spreading faster, it may lead to more cases in general, as well as causing more diseases and deaths.
Symptoms of the mutated corona virus
Most of the recorded cases of the mutated Corona virus have the same usual symptoms of the virus: [3]
loss of smell
Coughing spells.
Body aches and weakness.
Feeling sick.
chills.
fever.