New Covid variant could kill up to one in three people, UK scientists warnJuly 31, 2021 - 12:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It is a "realistic possibility" that a new Covid variant could emerge which could kill more than a third of the people it infects. Documents published by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on Friday, July 31 have said that future strains of the novel coronavirus could be as deadly as MERS, The Mirror reports. In such a scenario, the virus could kill 35% of those it infects. The panel, which advises the government on its pandemic response, warned that such mutations are most likely to occur when the virus is widely spread - as it is currently in the UK. They also noted that the virus may mutate in such a way that allows it to evade current vaccines, although this is unlikely. The emergence of such strains could lead to a return to tighter restrictions and lockdowns, while delivering another huge economic blow to the country. The scientists suggested the new strain could could be resistant to vaccines if formed from the jab-resistant 'South Africa' Beta variant along with the more transmissible Alpha or Delta variants. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |