Coronavirus / Know what is Double Mutant Virus and how dangerous is it

New Delhi: In India, cases of Coronavirus in India are increasing continuously and 'Double Mutant Virus' is being blamed for this. According to reports, the new variant is more infectious and spreads faster. The double mutant virus spread in India is being discussed worldwide. So let's tell you what is this double mutant virus?

What is double mutant virus?

This new variant of India is scientifically named B1.617, with two types of mutations (E484Q and L452R). It is a form of virus whose genome has changed twice. Actually, viruses keep on changing their genetic structure so that they can remain effective for a long time.

How to create double mutant virus?

'Double Mutant' is formed by the joining of two mutated strains of the virus. The double mutant virus spreading in India is composed of E484Q and L452R. Let us know that the L452R strain is found in California, America, while the E484Q strain is found in India.

So far, double mutants have been identified in 5 states

'Double Mutant Virus' has so far been identified in at least five states, including Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. However, double mutations originated in Maharashtra.

Why is new mutation more contagious?

The 'Double Mutant Virus' is a combination of two strains (E484Q and L452R), causing the virus to take many times more infectious and dangerous forms. Both strains are known to have high infection rates. There has been many research in the US on L452R and it has been found that the infection increases up to 20 percent.

Why double mutant virus is dangerous?

The new mutation is from the genetic code (E484Q and L452R) of the two mutations. While both of these mutations are known to have high infection rates, this is the first time that both mutations have coexisted, causing the virus to take several times more infectious and dangerous forms.

Is the double mutant effective on the vaccine?

In India, covaxine and Corona Vaccine are being applied against the corona virus. Both vaccines are still believed to be effective against the new variant, although Philhar is yet to be explicitly stated.