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A Double Mutant Strain Found In The UK, Threatens A Second Wave

Double Mutant Strain
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Highlights

  • A double mutant strain has been found in the United Kingdom, affecting more than 2,000 people
  • Bolton and Blackburn have been identified as hotspots of infection
  • Many precautions are taken to avoid the spread of infection by the health authorities in the United Kingdom.

Initially, there have been many questions about the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in most countries. Do you think India is the only one to suffer? Well, we have additional data on our hand that shows that the United Kingdom will soon be suffering from the double mutant strain of covid-19. 2,323 cases have been found in the United Kingdom carrying the double mutant strain of coronavirus. 

The Double Mutant Strain Found In Some Areas Of The UK

The health experts have notified that the B.1.617 variant might turn out to be dominant in the UK within just a few days. Bolton and Blackburn have already turned into hotspots with about 500 infected cases. The cases have doubled since last week and, there has been a 75% spike. The health authorities of the United Kingdom have tried their best to scramble containment strategies. Vaccination procedures have been ramped up to cut the infection procedure at its bud. Bedford is considered to be the next hotspot for the outbreak of the second variant. 

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What You Sow, You Reap

Insensitive jokes have been made by the United Kingdom health officials about the second outbreak of coronavirus in India. Don’t you think that it is almost like Karma has come to bite them in the back? Well, Jonathan Ashworth thinks so because he had considered the borders of the UK to be as secure as a vault. 

The procedures of containing the infection within the borders have been in limbo and, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been repeatedly criticized for this. As the number of cases in Blackburn increase, it becomes even more stressful for the health and state advisories of the United Kingdom.

Stressing On The Vaccination For Younger Generation

Mr. Johnson has repeatedly stressed that the youngsters should get vaccinated during this period. Efforts are being taken to ensure that the infection does not spread widely within the borders of the United Kingdom. 

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86 local health authorities have increased their testing and isolation procedures to diagnose the exact variant of concern. Over the weekend, more than 6000 jabs have been administered in Bolton. London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has asked the younger population to get vaccinated if they have been exposed to the variant of India. 

Maximum Efforts Are Taken To Reduce The Spread Of Infection

It will be very hard for the United Kingdom to stop the spread of infection if it reaches a devastating level like in India. Since they have better infrastructure for health management, it is expected that they will be able to control the widespread damage of coronavirus infection. 

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