Colombian variant of the coronavirus registered in Florida

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New strain emerges in Colombia

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report on a new strain of the coronavirus causing COVID – 19, which has been detected in Florida, but arose in Colombia.

The variant, known until now as B.1. 621 was identified in Colombia in January of this year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The CDC has not yet classified this strain as “of interest”, as they have with Delta or Lambda.

Until now, B.1. 621 is the dominant strain in some regions of Colombia, and is being investigated in the UK.

Unvaccinated should avoid closed public places

United States health officials say that a person who is not vaccinated against COVID – 19 should not go to closed public places like restaurants.

According to data from Johns Hopkins University, COVID cases are increasing by 48 states, especially among young people.

In 34 of these states the increase exceeds the 50%.

Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , only the 49. 1% of the population is fully vaccinated.

In the world

Authorities in China and Thailand revealed an escalation of cases, the highest since January, while in Europe, France has established a vaccination passport law to access certain spaces.

Throughout Europe, restrictions on access to public places are being reestablished and the use of masks is being imposed again.

Vaccines

Several studies suggest that people who were diagnosed with COVID – 19 can achieve a good level of immunization by receiving only one dose of the COVID vaccine.

According to an article published in the journal Nature , “France, Germany and Italy, among other countries, now recommend only one dose of vaccine for people with a healthy immune system and a previous confirmed diagnosis.”

Many scientists who have studied immune responses to vaccination say these policies are a sensible way to make the most of limited supplies in countries racing against time to inoculate their populations.

The single dose would also accelerate vaccination campaigns in developing countries.

Coronavirus strains

While throughout the United States the restrictions established by the COVID pandemic are being lifted – 19, the Delta variant of the coronavirus, which was first recorded in India, already makes up most of the cases in the country.

The general surgeon, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that “this raises concern because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider it a variant of care.” The health official said that we must continue vaccinating more and more people, to generate greater herd immunity that prevents this strain from continuing to spread.

Scientists who have been observing this variant they say appears to be more contagious than those previously detected in the UK and Brazil, and to produce more severe disease.

However, some researchers fear that emphasizing immunity than already have people who were diagnosed with COVID may discourage some people from getting vaccinated.

Johns Hopkins University created a map of cases, almost in real time, that you can also see and follow here:

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