What is NeoCov?
While the cases related to coronavirus Omicron variant of coronavirus are decreasing, however, another variant has caused concern. It is known as the NeoCov version of Covid is believed to have a fatality. Researchers who hail from Wuhan, China, have expressed their concern about this NeoCoV Covid variant, Covid could be more dangerous than the other variants.
The new strain, dubbed NeoCov is very dangerous. This is because the coronavirus has struck the entire world. Researchers say this latest coronavirus can be very infectious and one in three patients dies from it. The World Health Organization has said that NeoCov coronavirus reported to be present within bats from South Africa is a human health risk. This needs further research.
The WHO is aware of the latest discovery made by Wuhan researchers and is in touch with the World Organization for Animal Health as well as also known as the Food and Agriculture Organization for their responses. Wild animals are the cause of over 75% of all new infections in humans.
Coronaviruses are commonly present in animals, such as bats, which have been recognized to be natural reservoirs. NeoCov coronavirus is believed to be present within bats from South Africa.
While it hasn’t yet been transmitted to humans scientists believe that if this virus is more resistant to mutation, it could be fatal to humans soon. Researchers have discovered that those who were infected before Covid as well as after having the Kovid vaccine may be infected with PDF-2180-CoV and NeoCoV.
According to a study paper, Neokov is associated with Middle East respiratory syndrome or MERS-coronavirus. The virus, first discovered in bats in South Africa, was known to only spread between animals. However, it is now observed that NeoCoV and PDF-2180-CoV use certain types of angiotensin-converting enzymes, including bat ACE2 and human ACE2, for entry.
Researchers from China have claimed in their studies they believe that NeoCov variation that first was discovered during South Africa can spread most quickly. It may also prove to be fatal.
Scientists have concluded that NeoCov is linked to the MERS coronavirus that may cause a variety of diseases from colds to extreme respiratory conditions in people. As per the research report to date, this research paper hasn’t been evaluated by other researchers.
What are the symptoms?
It is however not a completely new version. The MERS-CoV virus has a lot in common with SARS-CoV-2, in terms of symptoms like cough, fever, and breath shortness. In the years between 2012 and 2015, the virus expanded to other countries of the Middle East. Many people were killed due to the infection.
MERS-CoV is part of beta-CoV lineage C (merbecovirus) which is now a significant threat because of the high rate of mortality of about 35 percent. Researchers have revealed that their study reveals the first time that the application in ACE2 as a virus is linked to MERS. It is a high-risk killer and transmission rate.
As per the World Health Organization, how the virus was created isn’t entirely clear, however, after an analysis of the genome on the virus it’s believed to have originated in bats, and then moved to camels later on.
Antibodies can dodge
If the virus is spread to people, it could block the antibodies produced by the vaccine or previous infection. NeoCov is comprised of MERS as well as SARS Cove-2. In such a scenario it is more likely to spread than the coronavirus currently in circulation.
Because the mortality rate for Mars Cove is very high. In such a scenario, NeoCov can be quite fatal. The researchers of Wuhan have made an important claim regarding this. They claim that this type of virus is found within South Africa.
The infections, as well as death rates, are high. It can cause death in one of three patients. We can be clear this: Wuhan is the city where the corona disease began to take hold in the year 2020.
NeoCov and its companion virus PDF-2180-CoV can be transmitted to humans. According to research conducted by researchers at Wuhan University and the China Academy of Sciences, only one mutation is required in this new coronavirus for it to cause human cell damage.
Omicron substrain’s panic BA.2
The substrain of Omicron (BA.2) has also left the world sleepy. The sub-variant of Omicron is also more in danger because the tests for RT-PCR cannot detect it. This new sub-variant has been knocked out in over 40 countries, including India It is thought that the variant will rapidly spread to other parts of the world.
NeoCoV has only been found in bats but has never been found in humans. The ability of it to kill one-third of individuals is because it’s like the MERS virus. The rate of death due to MERS infection was estimated to be 35 percent according to the study.
Oh my god! One more deadly corona variant. One after another, plz God save us.
it seems to me that NeoCov will be very dangerous in coming days.