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  • New Covid variant IHU detected in France
  • Could be more transmissible that Omicron
  • IHU has 46 mutations, Omicron has 30

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Covid-19: How dangerous is new IHU variant? Here's all you need to know

IHU variant B.1.640.2: A new and potentially more transmissible variant of coronavirus has been detected in France

Covid-19: How dangerous is new IHU variant? Here's all you need to know

At a time when the world is battling a rapid surge in Covid-19 cases triggered by Omicron, a new and potentially more transmissible variant of coronavirus has been detected in France.

Called the IHU variant, or B.1.640.2, it was first detected in southern France last month.

The variant has 46 mutations, leading to the fear that IHU could be more resistant to existing vaccines. Omicron has 30 mutations.

Experts, however, say it is too early to say anything with certainty about its behaviour.

At least 12 people were found infected with IHU in France's Marseille. Reports say some of them have been hospitalised with the illness.

Also watch | New variant after Omicron: 'IHU' discovered by French scientists, may be more contagious

The cases have been linked to travel to the African country Cameroon.

Tests till now have shown that IHU carries the N501Y mutation, which was first seen on the Alpha variant and experts believe it can make the variant more transmissible.

The researchers have found that it also carries the E484K mutation, which could mean that the variant will be more resistant to vaccines.

But all the information on this new variant is still very preliminary, so experts have advised caution till more is known.

Also watch | Omicron Vs Delta: What are the differences in symptoms?

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