The British coronavirus strain doubles in the US every 10 days, according to a study published Sunday on the medRxiv server.
The researchers estimated that the British variant is expected to become the predominant strain in the US by March, presenting a potential increased risk of cases and deaths, although the study has not yet been evaluated by colleagues or published in a medical journal.
“Our study shows that the US is on a similar trajectory to other countries where B.1.1.7 has quickly become the dominant variant of SARS-CoV-2, requiring immediate and decisive action to minimize COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. “, According to the study.
“Nothing in this paper is surprising, but people need to see it,” said Kristian Andersen, who is a co-author of the study and a virologist at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, The New York Times reported.
Researchers estimate that the British strain has spread to at least 33 US states, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, The Hill reported.
Scientists suspect that the strain is a higher percentage of coronaovirus cases in several states, such as Florida, where it is estimated that 4.5% of cases come from the variant.
This is compared to the British version, which accounts for about 2% of all cases in the US, according to the Times. This means that more than 1,000 people can contract the strain every day.
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