The simultaneous distribution of the strains of “Delta” and “Omicron” increases the likelihood of their “joint” mutation, the result of which may be the appearance of a new version of coronavirus. And he can be deadly. This was stated by the main medical specialist of the American pharmaceutical company MODERNA Paul Burton at a meeting of the House of Commons of the British Parliament, reports the “Details” edition.
Burton warned that the combination of two mutating viruses can cause a new mutation and even to replace the original DNA, thereby breeding the new version of the virus.
“Such a scenario for the UK I consider rather believable. And the more the number of infections, the most likely. Uncontrolled outbreaks of the epidemic, which we are now in South Africa or, as last year, in the UK, increase the risk of new mutations,” – He said.
Burton noted that the new mutated virus may be more dangerous than the original strains and the initial version of the coronavirus.
Doctor also believes that the Omicron strain is not a less dangerous version of Coronavirus, as previously approved by some specialists. Primary scientists, said expert, indicate a high level of hospitalization and almost the same number of patients in intensive care departments, as at Delta.