Director World Health Organization says no evidence yet, mutated virus causes death

Director General of the World Health Organization (who) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said there is no evidence yet that the new mutated species of the corona virus can cause serious illness or death. The director who organized a video conference at the Who’s headquarters in Geneva said, “Viruses mutate over time. This was normal and expected”.

Ghebreyesus went on to say, “Now, I would particularly like to emphasize how important it is to take the necessary measures to limit the spread of the virus” noting that work is ongoing to understand how this change affects the virus.

On the other hand, Maria Van Kerkhove, leader of the WHO’s anti-COVID-19 team, said in response to a question, “The UK has indicated that the new type of corona virus does not affect vaccines.”

Mike Ryan, head of the WHO Emergency Program, said: “We have to find a balance. It is very important to have transparency and share events with the public as they are. However, it is also important to understand that this is a normal part of virus evolution.”

Ryan who was observed to be looking at the mutation of the virus in a positive way, also said, “Being able to monitor a virus in real time with such close attention and scientific attention is really positive development for global public health, and countries that do this kind of surveillance should be appreciated.”