28 isolates belonging to the British variant were identified, 2 – belonging to the South African variant;
No isolates related to the Brazilian variant were identified. In 16 cases other mutations were identified.Rospotrebnadzor Press Service
In addition, experts have found 16 other mutations, the department added.
The press service statement notes that previously specialists examined more than 8.1 thousand samples of clinical material.
In particular, we are talking about citizens of Russia,who arrived from abroad, or had contact with visitors, as well as patients with treatment resistance, children under five years of age with severe forms of coronavirus.
Let us recall that earlier scientists found that the newthe coronavirus strain, which was found at the end of 2020 in South Africa, has a number of mutations. Because of them, it is easier for the virus to penetrate human cells and spread, avoiding the immune response. Read more about what we know about the new strain at the link.
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