A new mutation of the coronavirus called “Deltacron” was discovered in Cyprus: how dangerous it is
Of the 25 patients who were diagnosed with the new mutation, 11 were hospitalized.
A new mutation of the coronavirus called Deltacron has been discovered in Cyprus.
CNN reports.
He was identified in positive case samples from one Cypriot community. It was discovered by a team of Professor of the Department of Biological Sciences of the University of Cyprus, Dr. Leontiy Kostrikis.
The strains have a genetic background for the Delta mutation, but there are also signs of Omicron, which is different from other strains, since its genome has 30 different variants .
“There is international interest,” the scientist said.