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The Southeast Asian country discovered 2 ominous sub-variants of Covid-19 for the first time

“This is the first time these mutated This was discovered in Malaysia. So far, the risk factors have remained the same,” – Mr. Khairy Jamaluddin wrote in a post on Twitter on June 9.

He added that both sub-variants are classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as VOC-LUM, which is a list of sub-variants of the Omicron lineage that need to be monitored.

The Southeast Asian country discovered for the first time two ominous sub-variants of Covid-19 - Photo 1.

Malaysians still keep the habit of wearing masks when traveling, although masks are no longer required outdoors – Photo: THE MALAY MAIL

Follow The Straits TimesMalaysia on June 9 recorded 1,518 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases since March 2020 to 4,518 million.

The country entered the phase of living with Covid-19 from April 1, with all economic and social activities restored. However, the mandatory mask wearing policy for indoor activities remains the same.

The SARS-CoV-2 subtypes Omicron BA.5 and BA.2.12.1 have been detected in several countries around the world, and there is evidence that they are more contagious than the rapidly spreading subtype BA. .2. Omicron. However, there was no evidence for a difference in virulence.

These strains still mainly cause mild disease, with low hospitalization rates, especially in vaccinated communities. However, they also cause trouble in some countries by increasing the number of cases, putting pressure on health systems and affecting the workforce.

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