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So much more dangerous is the British mutation

The British mutation of the coronavirus is apparently not only more contagious than other variants: UK government researchers have found evidence that hospital stays and even deaths are significantly more common.

British researchers have examined several studies and found evidence that could put a stop to the hope that everyday restrictions will be eased soon. According to their analysis, the coronavirus mutant B.1.1.7 is not only significantly more contagious than other virus mutations. It is also said to be more dangerous to humans.

British corona mutation is arguably 40 to 60 percent more dangerous

According to the data, which the researchers compiled from several studies, it is likely that infection with the British virus mutant was “associated with a higher risk of hospitalization or death” than infection with other mutations. Like the New York Times (NYT) reported, the reason is not known. One possible explanation, however, is a higher viral load in the patients. Neil Ferguson, UK government research adviser, said the risk of being hospitalized with the B.1.1.7 mutation or dying from it was 40 to 60 percent higher.

In the publication However, the researchers also point out two things: On the one hand, the risk is increased, but viewed in individual cases it can still be classified as low. In addition, the data basis for their observations is limited. As NYT points out, however, the studies evaluated are more extensive than those that initially led to the assumption that the British variant was more contagious. A well-known active ingredient was also successfully tested against corona at Oxford University.

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What does the British discovery mean for Germany?

Since the Christmas season, Chancellor Merkel has repeatedly pointed out the danger posed by the British mutation – solely because of the higher infection rate. If this is now even more harmful to health, one thing is obvious: the relaxation of the existing measures will probably not be accelerated in the next days and weeks. The opposite, namely no further easing, seems more likely at this point in time.

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