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As analyzed in my earlier articles, the mutation rate of COVID-19 is unprecedented, and that will continue to be so in many cases. The analysis that was done earlier in the previous articles were made taking into account the high rate of mutation and the R0 factor which was very high and remains to be so till date, even in the earlier days the mutation was rapid and new mutations were out but no one heeded to the condition and neither are they heeding to it today, the condition shall remain to deteriorate with each passing day as the mutation is an ongoing process, as said earlier the mutation will lead to a more stronger and advanced version of virus, previous analogy where the virus was compared to the player and immunity was compared to the levels of the games makes it easy to understand how things will move in upcoming days, as each passing level the player gets new powers to tackle the next level in the same way with each higher immunity the virus faces the mutation it gets more stability and strength. This will lead to a more virulent and dangerous variant of the virus.
Is this all just to create paranoia? No this is not fear mongering or hoax it’s just a logical conclusion that has to be seen the way it is happening right now, the concept of virus mutation is nothing new to us but the pace with which the mutation occurs is something we need to look closely at, never has the virus mutated this fast to give a new variant in less than 12 months, first time in the history of humans we have seen a virus with such potential which would affect the health of every individual even after he is free of the virus. As there is evidence of many illnesses and syndromes that have surrounded these individuals post-recovery.
It was reported that most patients admitted to suffering from one side-effect or persisting symptom ever after getting okay. There was an array of symptoms recorded, ranging from moderate to severe. It could be classified as Fatigue, Breathlessness, Amnesia and cognitive decline, Stress and anxiety, and overall degrading quality of life. Apart from the said problem, there are many other disorders which could be prevalent in a patient, especially with a person who has co-morbidit, viz diabetes, thyroid, and hypertension, etc, these patients would not only have a high risk of infection but also a higher risk of more health-related issues in the future.
The new Strain
There are many reports of the new strains found in various parts of the world like UK, while my analysis in my previous article states that there are high chances of new strains and mutants with new capabilities like stronger structure and more stability, the world scientists have been saying that tough the new strain is stronger and more easy to spread but there is no evidence that the new strain is more lethal than the previous one, but I differ on that with the scientists (no offense to the intellectuals out there), because their theory doesn’t go well with the logical chronology of the evolution, any orgasm which has mutated on the face of this earth has always tried to achieve the higher ability or state than what it is currently in, be it humans or any other animals, we were apes that evolved into humans in millions of years and with each evolution we became more stronger and stable and in the end we have become a very dangerous creature on this planet, the creature which is hurting and destroying the planet and apparently, we still are evolving into many a things. What makes us believe that this virus is not trying to become better and stronger? What makes us believe that with each stability, the virus will be less and less weak? If that was the case, then why do we need to improve the vaccination against the flu every year
The seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine is designed to protect against the three or four influenza viruses that research indicates are most likely to spread and cause illness among people during the upcoming flu season. Flu viruses are constantly changing, so the vaccine composition is reviewed each year and updated as needed based on which influenza viruses are making people sick, the extent to which those viruses are spreading, and how well the previous season’s vaccine protects against those viruses. (Vaccine Selection, n.d.)
When a simple flu has the nature to
become an advanced version of its previous self, then what makes us think that
the virus will mutate and kill itself when the evidence is pointing otherwise
I have analysed the best vaccination and tackling strategies for COVID-19 in
my previous article. Which went on a deep analysis about which vaccine may work the best against
the virus.
What next?
There are umpteen possibilities of how the mutant shall turn out to become; there is evidence to believe as such, but the above possibility is the prime goal of the virus, being stable, and to live longer in harsh conditions and survive.
Case 1
There are chances that the virus may evolve to go into hibernation mode so that it cannot be detected and continue to spread through an asymptomatic patient for a period, and get activated in seasons when the conditions are in its favor or when the immunity of the person is at a low state.
Case 2
Another chance is that the virus may mutate and become so stable that it may lose its capability to spread and rather become a harmless version of itself, though the possibility is rare, but never zero. In such a case, this mutant virus can be tamed, harvested, and used to make the vaccine of its previous versions too.
There can be many more possibilities, but as for now, it seems like these are the most probable ones.
Let's hope for the best and leave it to the future to see what happens. I happen to remember a very apt song “Que sera sera, what will be,e will; be the future is not ours to see. “, lets hope for the best and be safe.
Keep reading and do not forget to sanitize your hands and cover your face with a mask.k
Happy reading
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