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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |