According to Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Chief Medical Advisor to the President, the new "Mu" strain of the coronavirus has mutations, which may bypass the protection of certain antibodies, including antibodies created by vaccines, CBS News writes.
According to the infectious disease specialist, there are not enough clinical data needed for the final conclusion on mutations in the Mu variant, and it is not currently considered a direct threat. However, all variations of the coronavirus should be taken seriously.
According to Anthony Fauci, the US is actively monitoring the "Mu" option.
The World Health Organization (WHO) spokesman said WHO was closely monitoring and examining the new Mu strain of COVID-19.
The new "Mu" strain of the coronavirus was first detected in Colombia in January 2021.
Currently, a total of 3.7 thousand people in the world are infected with the "Mu" strain. Most cases were reported in Central and Latin American countries, as well as in the United States.
In Colombia, the MU variant dominates and accounts for more than 39% of COVID-19 detected cases. In addition, the strain has been found in many European countries, including Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
