The World Health Organization (WHO) predicted the distribution of a more infectious Indian strain of coronavirus in Europe. This was stated by the director of the WHO Regional Bureau of Hans Klev during a briefing, the broadcast of which was carried out in twitter Organizations.
According to the lead, this kind of coronavirus, known as the “delta version”, has already displaced other strains in a number of countries. The WHO representative stressed that this strain of the virus is of particular concern about specialists because of its greater contrast and the opportunity to infect even those who have immunity.
Keleva urged not to relate to the virus frivolously and not repeat the mistakes of last year. “We have already passed this. In the summer of last year, the cases of the disease gradually grew in the younger age groups, then moved to the older age groups, which led to a destructive outbreak, locked and the death of many people in the fall and in the winter of 2020,” he stressed.
Earlier in WHO was made the spread of the Indian strain of coronavirus in dozens of countries. The spread of the strain B.1.617 was officially confirmed at least in 53 countries. In addition, unofficial data obtained by the Organization suggests that this kind of coronavirus was discovered in seven countries.