SA 222V, SA 701S and SA 1078S have been identified as three new mutations of the Delta variant of Covid-19 which have now been detected in Sri Lanka.
This revelation was made by State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana in Parliament today (17).
Earlier, The Morning reported that Sri Lanka must anticipate the possibility of the Delta variant mutating locally.
Sri Jayewardenepura University Allergy, Immunology, and Cell Biology Unit Director Dr. Chandima Jeewandara stressed that this is a high-risk scenario.
“When you have a variant which is spreading rapidly, the chances of it mutating are very high. Therefore, we must anticipate local mutations of the Delta variant,” he explained.
While the laboratory at the Sri Jayewardenepura University released updated numbers of Delta variant detections in the country, which stood at 117 last week, Dr. Jeewandara noted, however, that the numbers do not hold any significance anymore.
“Numbers are immaterial because the virus is everywhere now. What is important in this situation is to monitor the evolution of the Delta variant,” he elaborated.
Three mutations of Delta variant identified
17 Aug 2021
Three mutations of Delta variant identified
17 Aug 2021
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