The new crown epidemic continues, and confirmed cases of Mu variant virus have appeared in many places around the world. There have been 3 cases of Mu imported in Hong Kong so far.
The Director of the Infection and Infectious Diseases Center of the University of Hong Kong, Pak Leung Ho, stated on a TV program today (6th) that two of the Mu mutant virus cases in Hong Kong were imported from the United States and Colombia respectively. With the increasing trend of European cases, it is expected that Hong Kong will import cases. Will come one after another.
Xu Shuchang, chair professor of the Department of Respiratory System at CUHK, stated on a commercial program that there have been 3 cases involving Mu mutant virus in Hong Kong so far. All of them are asymptomatic and have been sent to hospital during quarantine. It is believed that they have not flowed into the community for the time being.
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He Boliang pointed out that the two previous cases involving the Mu variant virus were imported from the United States and Colombia respectively. Among the more than 5,000 cases involving the Mu variant virus in the world, 2,200 were from the United States and 900 were from Colombia. He described Hong Kong as imported cases from the two places. Not surprising.
He pointed out that as the Mu variant virus is on the rise in Europe, imported cases will continue to come in Hong Kong.
He pointed out that the Mu variant virus was first discovered in South America. The S protein of the virus strain has changed in 9 positions, of which 3 will reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine and increase the risk of infecting people.
He pointed out that the mutant virus will affect the effectiveness of the vaccine, and the vaccine will be affected by other factors such as the antibody level and the age of the vaccinator.
Based on the data from all parties, the antibody will be significantly reduced 6 months after the completion of the vaccination of Fubitai or Kexing vaccine. Therefore, many places recommend the third dose 6 months after the second injection.
He Boliang, Director of the Infection and Infectious Diseases Center of the University of Hong Kong.
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Xu Shuchang: Mu mutant virus reduced vaccine effectiveness has been injected, but infection may still be possible
Xu Shuchang, chair professor of the Department of Respiratory System at CUHK, stated on the commercial channel that there have been 3 imported cases involving Mu mutant virus in Hong Kong so far. All 3 people are asymptomatic and do not need to be treated with antiviral drugs. They were sent to hospital during the quarantine period. Flow into the community.
In the latest case involving a 26-year-old student, the patient arrived in Hong Kong from the United States on July 20 and was sent to hospital after the virus was detected in a quarantine hotel 4 days later. He was discharged on the 3rd of last month.
He pointed out that one of the characteristics of the Mu mutant virus is to reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine, which means that people who have been vaccinated may still be infected with the mutant virus.
He believes that the "immune barrier" should no longer be used, but should be changed to a "protective barrier", emphasizing that vaccination is not equivalent to immunity and can only reduce the risk of severe illness or death.
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New crown pneumonia・latest｜First confirmed about 5 cases and 3 cases of travel back to Hong Kong in two days to return to Hong Kong to be confirmed with variant virus compulsory testing. The imported variant virus was first confirmed to be diagnosed in Junhao Pavilion and other 7 buildings. The World Health Service Mu variant virus was inspected. It is worth noting that the Department of Health recorded three cases in two months.
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