The observed mutations thus far are not thought to compromise the current generation of vaccines, however, due to the conformational plasticity of the S protein (said to exceed that of HIV-1 Env), vaccine escape is anticipated at some point, particularly as selection pressure inevitably increases with vaccination deployment.
It's just said so on Channel 5 news. 48 hour cessation for both flights and ferries from midnight tonight.
Does this say, it is likely that this strain will evolve into something that will elude the current crop of vaccines?
Not necessarily likely, but a clear possibility.
oh shit. Do you think that's part of why borders are shutting, not just the infectiousness but that possibility is worrying everyone?
No. Mainly the transmissivity. Doubtless it's already loitering in many other populations anyway. It's just that their screening hasn't picked it up yet (surveillance less extensive and/or signal too low at present).
All those lorry drivers who bring us our food, and who already really do not want to have to come here to piss in a bottle for ten hours, what is going to happen with them now.
It's all fish talk in Brussels ATM.
This aged well. Things so fast moving today
Just accompanied freight, eg with drivers.
Doesn't matter if your country hasn't banned your entry as a citizen/resident, if you can't find an airline to fly you there.
Maybe until they get a robust testing system for the new variant in place?
I take back my earlier comment, TIME TO PANIC!!!
