WHO Says Coronavirus Still Kills 1,700 A Week Across The World (image-pixabay)

Although the world has moved on after the Covid-19 pandemic days, the virus continues to spread. With the new variants emerging now and then, the ability of it to escape immunity is increasing day by day.

The danger due to Covid which many have considered to be over, has not actually ended. As per The World Health Organisation, Covid is still killing around 1,700 people a week around the world. The Health Organization has urged citizens around the world to take vaccines against the disease.

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Though the true data on the pandemic deaths is much higher, so far, more than seven million have been reported to the WHO. It said in the statement that the vaccine coverage has declined among the health workers and people over 60 which are two of the most at-risk group.

The new variants that are spotted are named FLiRT and FLuQE, and they are spreading at a faster rate. In recent months, it has been noted that the new variant FLiRT is the descendant of the Omicron variant JN.1. This subvariant includes mutations in the amino acids of the virus’s spike protein. KP.2 is one of the subvariants and it has been particularly significant contributing to an increase in Covid-19 infections in Australia and elsewhere around May.

The FLiRT subvariants arise from random mutations in the virus’s genetic code which results in changes to the spike protein. Similarly, FLuQE is yet another variant that has the capability to attack human cells. This new strain has been reported to amplify infection rates, particularly in Australia, the United States, and beyond, leading experts to scrutinize its unique properties and potential impact on public health.

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The preventive measures recommended by the WHO include vaccination for eligible individuals, wearing masks in crowded or indoor settings, practicing frequent hand hygiene, maintaining physical distancing when possible and ensuring adequate ventilation in enclosed spaces. These measures will help in reducing the spread of the virus and protect individuals from the infection.