Recently, a new strain of the novel coronavirus has attracted global attention. The mutant virus was discovered in the sewers of the United States led by KP.2 and has spread rapidly in many countries. Experts fear that this could trigger a new wave of the pandemic.
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), KP.2 has become 25% of cases in the United States. In the past two weeks, the proportion has risen to 28.2%. KP.2 is a descendant of the JN.1 variant, known as the "FLiRT" variant, so named for its mutated location in the spike protein.
Although this variant has not been proven to cause more severe disease, it appears to be more contagious. Researchers fear that due to the constant mutation of the virus, it may become more contagious and even resistant to current vaccines and treatments. As a result, CDC is closely monitoring these variants to understand their potential impact on public health.
The trend of local cases of novel coronavirus infection in China
In addition to the United States, the KP.2 variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly in other countries. Data from Canada shows that KP.2 has accounted for 26.6% of COVID-19 cases nationwide, surpassing other subvariants. Transmission of KP.2 has also been reported in countries such as the United Kingdom.
While vaccines are still effective, experts advise the public to stay up-to-date on vaccine information and be mindful of people at higher risk, especially those who may develop serious complications. In addition, although there is some immunity to people who have been vaccinated or previously infected with Covid, this immunity will wane over time. Therefore, everyone should continue to be vigilant and follow relevant protective measures, such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and maintaining social distancing.
The mutation of the novel coronavirus is a complex and serious problem, which requires countries around the world to strengthen cooperation, share information and experience, and jointly address the challenges of the epidemic. Only by making concerted efforts can we effectively control the spread of the epidemic and protect people's health and life safety. #新冠病毒##新冠新毒株在美英等多国蔓延##疫情##新冠病毒变异 How serious is the situation##传染性#