During the media briefing on the developments of "the virus"

There is no evidence for the ability of the Corona mutations to fail vaccines

Dr. Omar Abdul-Rahman Al-Hammadi: “Researchers have detected mutations that lead to a change in the genetic structure of the emerging corona virus, in an ineffective manner.”

The UAE government held a periodic media briefing on health developments on the emerging corona virus (Covid-19), during which it confirmed the ability of the health sector in the country to deal efficiently with any changes that may occur to the health situation, and to provide the best forms of prevention and health care for citizens and residents, thanks to its medical staff Distinction and community cooperation, which resulted in the success of the concerned institutions in dealing effectively with the pandemic from its inception, and containing the spread of the virus.

Regarding the circulating news about the emergence of a new mutation of the emerging corona virus, the official spokesperson for the media briefing of the UAE government about developments and procedures for dealing with "Covid-19" disease, Dr. Omar Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, confirmed that “viruses are among the most viable organisms for rapid development, which makes them volatile and variable. "On a continuous basis, as it multiplies very quickly, and the higher the speed of reproduction, the greater the possibility of mutations."

He added that "viruses may change deceptively, causing common colds, and recurring infection, because of the changes that occur to the virus as a result of mutations."

Al-Hammadi indicated that a "mutation" means a change in the genes of the virus during the reproduction process, and then it is passed on to the new generation.

Mutations occur in three different forms, they are either neutral mutations that do not move a finger or make any change, and this is what happens with most mutations in general, and this has actually happened with the emerging corona virus.

As for the second form, mutations that increase the strength of the virus or its ability to spread, or the severity of complications resulting from it, are rare.

And finally, the third form, which is the mutations that cause the virus to weaken, and lead to its recession, which is not common either, except that it has already occurred with the SARS virus, and contributed to its decline, along with other factors, such as physical distancing and early isolation of the infected.

Al-Hammadi said that “since last March, researchers have detected mutations that lead to a change in the genetic structure of the emerging corona virus, in a slight and ineffective manner.

Some scientists also expressed concerns about the impact of mutations on the structure of the outer surface of the virus, which raised concerns about the possibility of these mutations facilitating the entry of the virus into a human cell.

Al-Hammadi added that, during the recent period, some researchers have expressed concerns that some new mutations have helped a new strain of the emerging corona virus to spread faster in some regions of the world, explaining that “this matter is still under study and close follow-up by scientists and competent authorities. A conclusive conclusion is reached ».

Al-Hammadi stressed that "clinical research has not indicated the ability of any of these mutations to thwart the response to vaccines. Rather, researchers recorded - before the emergence of the new mutation - that human immunity is fighting the mutated versions of the original virus more effectively than before."

He called on the public not to fear or panic as a result of this news, as well as to avoid spreading rumors and news that carry ambiguous language until the correct intention of the scholars is verified, calling on everyone to continue adhering to precautionary measures, such as physical spacing, sterilization, and wearing masks.

He stressed the need for those coming from outside the country to adhere to precautionary measures, including adherence to home quarantine, not to mix with others and to go to the hospital if any symptoms appear.

He also stressed the commitment of those outside the country to the precautions and preventive measures for the countries in which they are located.

He stressed the importance of workers at airports and airports adhering to precautionary measures, and taking precautions when dealing with travelers.

He pointed to the importance of self-awareness as an effective weapon against the epidemic, which guarantees us protection of ourselves, our families and all those we love, and avoids sources of infection.

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