Limited monitoring of the “XBB” mutator in Saudi Arabia… and “Prevention” stresses personal precautions
Limited monitoring of the “XBB” mutator in Saudi Arabia… and “Prevention” stresses personal precautionsRiyadh: Omar Al-BadawiThe Public Health Authority in Saudi Arabia (Prevention) stated that it had detected the “XBB” mutant in a limited number of positive samples inside Saudi Arabia, as part of its continuation in tracking the mutations of the virus that causes “Covid-19”, stressing the importance of completing the doses of the “Covid-19” vaccines. » and seasonal influenza, especially for those who have risk factors for complications. The “B” virus is the currently common type in the Kingdom, followed by the “A” virus of the “H1N1” and “H3N2” strains, while the “XBB” mutant was detected in a limited number of positive samples. For its part, the Saudi Ministry of Health recommended, in response to the seasonal flu season, to be careful to wear a mask, to reduce the chances of infection, by transmitting the infected droplets to others. Winter contributes to maintaining a high level of caution about the risks of spreading infection and confusion about the feasibility of vaccines in dealing with hundreds of new forms of “Omicron”, or the new winter guest; The XBB mutant appears to be more prevalent than other family variants.
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