Covid-19 mutation that is '10 times easier to spread' found

IMR detects D614G strain during tests on cases from the Sivagangga and Ulu Tiram clusters. FMTNews Covid19

KUALA LUMPUR: The Institute for Medical Research has detected a D614G type Covid-19 mutation which is 10 times easier to infect other individuals if passed by a “super spreader”.

He said this means the community has to be extra careful following the detection of the D614G mutation. “This initial test and several follow-up tests are being conducted several other cases, including the index cases for the two clusters,” he said in a statement today. Therefore, he advised the public to continue to adhere to SOPs such as physical distancing, observing self-hygiene practices and wearing face masks.

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