What is the New COVID-19 Strain?

The new COVID-19 strain is a mutated variant of the novel SARS-COV strain (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus strain). The rising COVID-19 cases in India recorded a massive surge of 1,68,312 new cases, as the highest single-day increase in cases. Evidence shows that the new coronavirus strain can attack the body in a different manner.

What Are the New Coronavirus Symptoms?

Most new coronavirus symptoms are similar to the original variant of COVID-19. Some of the common new COVID-19 symptoms include,

● Diarrhoea

● Eye infection- conjunctivitis

● Skin rashes

● Throat infection

● Fever

● Fatigue

● Discolouration of nails

● Difficulty in breathing and chronic cough

● Muscle and body pain

● Loss of taste and odour

How is SARS-COV-2 Transmitted?

New strains of the SARS-COV-2 virus are contagious. The transmission of the virus can happen in several ways,

● Direct Contact and Aerosols

SARS-CoV-2 virus mainly spreads from person to person, when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The respiratory droplets containing viral particles remain suspended in the air, and can infect susceptible hosts far from the origin point. 

● Transmission by fomites

Transmission by fomites (objects used by the infected person) is considered an indirect transmission of infection. Touching or using the objects of an infected person can increase the risk of contraction of the virus. 

● Faecal transmission

Recent studies suggest that the new strains of SARS-COV-2 can spread through faeces and rectal discharge from the infected persons.

What Are the Risk Factors of COVID-19?

The risk factors of COVID-19 vary from person to person. There is a higher chance of serious illness if you have one of these health conditions- Chronic kidney disease, Obesity, Heart failure, Type 2 diabetes.

Conclusion:

The record and information regarding severity and the spread of new coronavirus strain in India is minimal to conclude specific treatment plans (or) vaccines.