World Health Organization released on new species of coronavirus

Director-General of the World Health Organization (who)  Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there was no evidence that the newly mutated species of the coronavirus caused serious illness or death.

“Viruses mutate over time, " said Ghebreyesus, who organized a video conference at The Who's headquarters in Geneva. It was natural and expected,” he said.

“I would particularly like to emphasize how important it is now to take the necessary measures to limit the spread of the virus,” Ghebreyesus said, noting that work is ongoing to understand how this change affects the virus.

"IT HAS BEEN STATED THAT IT DOES NOT AFFECT VACCINES”

Maria Van Kerkhove, leader of the WHO's anti-COVID-19 team, said in a response to a question: “The UK has indicated that more spread types of the new type of coronavirus do not affect vaccines.”

Mike Ryan, head of the WHO Emergency Programme, said: “We have to find a balance. It is very important to have transparency and tell events as they are to the public, but it is also important to understand that this is a normal part of virus evolution,” he said.

“Being able to monitor a virus in real-time with such close attention and scientific attention is a really positive development for global public health, and countries that do this kind of surveillance should be appreciated,” said Ryan, who looks positively at the mutation of the virus.

Referring to transport restrictions on the UK, Ryan said: “countries that put up travel barriers are very careful when assessing risks. But it is also important that everyone realizes that this is happening, these variables occur,” he said.

"While we have seen a number of changes and mutations so far, none have had a significant impact on the virus's sensitivity to any of the currently used therapeutic substances, drugs or vaccines under development, and we hope this will continue to be the case, “who chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said in a statement.