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Rabat – The SARS-CoV2 genomic surveillance system to fight Covid-19 set up by the Ministry of Health has detected and confirmed the presence of the UK variant in 7 regions of the Kingdom.<\/div>\n
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“Whole-genome sequencing has allowed the confirmation of the presence of the British variant,” the department said in a statement, adding that to date, “89 strains B.1.1.7 (British Variant) have been assigned, and no other variant (VOC) was confirmed in Morocco.”<\/p>\n

New mutations are regularly detected but without clinical or epidemiological impact, the ministry pointed out, noting that this viral dynamic is observed throughout the world.<\/p>\n

Since the start of the SARS-CoV2 epidemic, several variants have been circulating and more will emerge, the ministry explained, adding that the outbreak of variants over time is a natural process linked to the way these microorganisms replicate.<\/p>\n

In December 2020, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 (known as lineage 20B \/ 501Y.V1, VOC 202012\/01, or B.1.1.7) emerged in the United Kingdom with a high number of mutations, it recalled.<\/p>\n

“This variant has since been detected in 130 countries including Morocco,” the ministry said, adding that its transmissibility rate is 30 to 70% higher than previously circulating SARS-CoV-2 strains worldwide.<\/p>\n

Other SARS-CoV-2 variants, notably the South African (B.1.351) and the Brazilian B.1.1.28.1 (P1) are the subject of genomic and epidemiological surveillance worldwide.<\/p>\n

The National Consortium for Genomic Surveillance of SARS-CoV2 will continue to inform health authorities of the genetic evolution of SARS-CoV2 strains circulating in Morocco, and on the possible presence of autochthonous variants having an impact on public health, the statement noted.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Health encourages all citizens to respect the sanitary measures to limit the spread of the virus, the statement concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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