A New COVID-19 Variant Named ‘Deltacron’ Discovered

When we say Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and finally the Omicron variant, a team working at the Cyprus University Biotechnology and Molecular Virology Laboratory in Southern Cyprus has created a new COVID-19 variant announced their discovery. Leading the team of scientists, Dr. In a statement made by Leontios Kostrikis, the team ‘deltacron’ It was noted that the variant he named was a hybrid of the Omicron and Delta mutations.

Kostrikis said that it is probable that the Deltacron mutation, which has the genetic background of the Delta variant with some mutations of the Omicron variant, has not yet been identified anywhere else in the world; That’s why this new on a global scale He said he might be interested.

Deltacron variant detected in 25 people

In total, 11 of the research team were patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. 25 peopleKostrikis stated that he detected a new Deltacron variant; In the light of the statistical analyzes made in the patients who were hospitalized with the mentioned mutation, more noted that it was found.

International database of samples from these 25 cases tracking changes in the COVID-19 virus yesterday Initiative to Share Flu Virus Data GloballyKostrikis stated that they sent to “We will see in the future whether this mutation is more pathological, more contagious, or more dominant than Delta and Omicron.” used the phrases.

Greek Cypriot Health Minister Michalis Hajipantelas said in a statement, “Dr. Kostrikis’ team’s groundbreaking research and findings make us proud of our scientists,” saying, that this research supports the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus to an international location He stated that he placed