Malyshev said that these data may indicate that the coronavirus is gradually transforming into a seasonal disease.
“Strains appear all the time, this is the seventh or eighth strain.
They have different properties.
It is said to be more contagious, but less toxic and dangerous.
This may be a harbinger of mutations occurring that will further allow the coronavirus to become a seasonal disease, ”the infectious disease specialist said.
According to him, the precautions and preventive measures to reduce the spread of the new strain will be similar to the current ones.
Earlier, several countries announced the suspension of flights from Britain in connection with the identification of a new variety of COVID-19 in the country.
Russia has also announced the suspension of flights with Britain due to the situation with the coronavirus.
As noted in the WHO, there is no data yet on how the new strain of coronavirus affects mortality.
At the same time, the organization recommended that countries assess the risk of importing a new strain of coronavirus.