New Covid Variant KP.3 News: Even though the fear of Covid-19 has ended in the minds of people, this virus is still wreaking havoc. These days, the new variant of Covid in Japan, KP.3, is becoming a threat to the lives of people. In the last few weeks, cases of infection from this variant have increased rapidly and the threat of the 11th wave of Covid is looming in Japan. Not only Japan, but in America, there was a surge in cases of Corona variant FLiRT last month. At present, Corona is under control in the country, but the question is whether the Covid variants of Japan and America can spread in India?
Dr Anil Bansal, former president and senior physician of Delhi Medical Association, told AnyTV That the new variant of Covid is more contagious and spreads very fast. According to the information that has come out so far, the variant KP.3 that has infected people in Japan is highly contagious. Due to this, beds in many hospitals there have become full and the possibility of a new wave has increased. This variant is also infecting those people who have got the Covid vaccine. The symptoms of the KP. 3 variant are similar to the earlier variants. It includes high fever, sore throat, headache, extreme fatigue, loss of smell and taste. However, not much can be said about this variant right now.
Can this variant spread in India?
The doctor says that any variant of Covid can spread from one country to another through people. Initially, Covid started from Wuhan in China and gradually spread all over the world. Although the situation in India is under control to a great extent at this time and there is not much risk of a wave of corona coming from the new variant, but caution has to be taken. If cases of this variant are found in the country, then they have to be controlled in time. This will allow this variant to infect fewer people. New variants of Covid keep coming from time to time and this will continue to happen in the future as well. Prevention from this is very important.
Does the vaccine fail on the new variant?
Health experts believe that whenever a new variant of Covid comes, the effect of the vaccine on it reduces. Only after research can something be said about how effective the vaccine will be on the new variant. However, the Covid vaccine can provide some protection against the new variant. Apart from this, herd immunity has also developed in the body of people, which can make it easier to fight the new variant. People should still take precautions and avoid going to crowded areas. If there is any kind of problem, then one should consult a doctor and get it checked.
Which people are more at risk of Covid infection?
According to the doctor, people with weak immunity, the elderly and children are most at risk of Covid infection. This infection can prove fatal for those who are already suffering from serious diseases. While other people can also fall prey to it. Everyone should try to avoid it. It is the rainy season at this time and the havoc of the virus increases more in this season. Therefore, people should be extremely cautious in this season and contact the doctor if symptoms appear.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 20, 2024, 13:50 IST