The research results were provided by the INSACOG research center, which studies coronavirus infection. Scientists have reported that the “delta plus” strain is indeed of great concern, as it is different from the previous one. “Delta Plus” spreads faster and affects lung cells more strongly. Experts have also suggested that the new strain is able to overcome the protection created by antibodies.

In this regard, authorities in a number of Indian cities have called for the strengthening of anti-COVID measures, increasing the volume of testing and vaccination. In addition, in these areas they plan to additionally examine people infected with the latest strain.

Since the beginning of June, a sharp increase in coronavirus infections has been recorded in Moscow. Its pace has already exceeded that of December. The capital’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said the incidence had increased due to the Indian strain, which affects 90% of sufferers.

According to experts from Rospotrebnadzor, young people who do not comply with preventive measures are responsible for the spread of the new strain. By words Deputy Director of Clinical and Analytical Works of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor Natalya Pshenichnaya, “the most active part of the population – young people – distributes it in their environment and in other age groups.”

Children and adolescents have almost never been infected with the ancient Chinese strain of coronavirus. Mutated variants of the virus have also become dangerous for this age group. For example, in the Artek camp, the disease revealed in 12 children. They were sent to the local infectious disease hospital. Doctors did not find pneumonia in the children.

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