COVID-19 New Variant (Corona B117)

Corona B117

Corona B117 is a mutated form of the Covid-19 virus. In total there are 23 types of mutations of this virus and will continue to grow. The B117 corona virus first appeared in the UK in September 2020.

British scientists predict this virus is more contagious than the previous virus. The transmission is also classified as faster. In just 2 months, it was reported that there were a quarter of cases in London, then one month later it increased to three-quarters.

The B117 corona virus has stronger characteristics than Covid-19. The ability to breed is even faster. According to WHO, there are 60 countries that have been affected by the Corona B117 outbreak, Indonesia is included.

Symptoms of Corona B117

• Coughing constantly

This symptom will be difficult to distinguish, because the initial stage when we are infected with the virus, one of which is a continuous cough. It would be nice when we feel a cough that won't heal, we immediately go to the doctor.

• Get tired quickly

Patients infected with the Corona B117 virus feel tired quickly because of the presence of cytokines from the immune system. This is the body's response to being infected by the virus. Meanwhile, the side effect that occurs in the body due to fighting pathogens is the feeling of being tired and tired continuously.

• Muscle ache

This virus can also attack muscle fibers and other important tissue layers, the effect is that the tissues in the body will experience inflammation, joint pain, and feel weak all over the body.

• Sore throat

These symptoms are also very common symptoms. So it will be difficult to distinguish which is common sore throat and which one is the impact of the corona virus. If you experience a sore throat that makes you uncomfortable, get this condition checked immediately.

• Fever

Immunity in our body will respond to viruses that enter the body with fever. So when we are exposed to this virus the body will shiver.

How to Anticipate Corona B117

• Wearing a Two Layer Mask

Concurrent masks are highly recommended to reduce the risk of infection, especially after knowing that the B117 corona is more easily spread than the previous virus.

• Routine hand washing with alcohol

One way to anticipate the spread of the virus is to wash your hands regularly, because the principle of prevention is better than cure. Washing hands can be done when removing the mask and before touching crucial parts of the head area such as the eyes, nose and mouth.

• Vaccinations

So far, vaccination is a way to anticipate viruses, the body needs external stimulants to increase immunity. People who have low immunity will be more easily exposed to viruses from outside.

• Really Implementing Social Distancing

For some people undergoing quarantine is a very tedious thing, therefore many of us finally decide to carry out activities as usual.