On Tuesday, March 23, genome sequencing report has shown that 81% of latest 401 samples sent by Punjab has new UK Covid variant.
Raveen Thukral, the media advisor to Punjab CM said that, “Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh expresses concern as 81% of latest 401 samples sent by Punjab for genome sequencing show new UK Covid variant, affecting more young people. Urges PM Narendra Modi to expand COVID19 vaccine to under 60″, as quoted by ANI.
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh expresses concern as 81% of latest 401 samples sent by Punjab for genome sequencing show new UK Covid variant, affecting more young people. Urges PM Narendra Modi to expand #COVID19 vaccine to under 60: Raveen Thukral, Media Advisor to Punjab CM
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2021
Punjab CM has urged PM Narendra Modi to expand COVID-19 vaccination process and include the people of under age 60, as the report shows that UK variant is affecting more young people. Captain has also said that the process needs to be expedited, pointing that experts have found that existing Covishield vaccine to be equally effective against the UK variant – B.1.1.7.
The B.1.1.7 variant is now spreading rapidly in many parts of the world, representing 98% of the new cases in the UK and 90% in Spain. The UK authorities have suggested it is up to 70% more transmissible than the original virus.
CM has also appealed the people to get vaccinated and to strictly follow the guidelines of wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. The Punjab Government has already announced fresh restrictions to contain the spread of the viral disease.
