Connect with us

Health

Don’t be scared of “over-reacting” to Indian coronavirus variant, SAGE scientists warn government – Yahoo News Australia

SAGE warns that waiting for proof that Indian variant is more transmissible could mean action is too little, too late.

Published

on

Article feature image

Bolton is one area of concern where the Indian variant of coronavirus is spreading rapdly (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
Scientists have warned the government that waiting for definitive proof the Indian variant is more transmissible could mean any action to halt the spread might be too little, too late.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) published a document on Friday urging “rapid containment” in areas affected by the B.1.617.2 variant that is believed to have originated in India.
The…

Click here to view the original article.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending