“From the very beginning of the pandemic, we have been extremely concerned about the potential for the virus to mutate.
Therefore, we have always recommended to reduce its spread so as not to give it a chance to mutate ... At the moment, we have not seen any changes in the virus, except for the acceleration of its transmission, "Harris quotes RIA Novosti.
She said that WHO is studying "all emerging variants of the virus."
According to her, "none of them aggravate the course of the disease."
“But as we see the spread of the virus accelerating, whether it depends on itself or because public health measures are not being followed everywhere, we will see more people needing treatment.
And if you have a high rate of spread of the virus, then you will see more cases of severe disease, ”- added a representative of the organization.
On December 14, 2020, the UK Ministry of Health announced the discovery of a new variety of COVID-19 in the country.
The mutated strain of coronavirus emerged in the UK in September but has been widespread since mid-November.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted that a new strain of coronavirus infection COVID-19, first identified in the kingdom, could lead to higher mortality.