British scientists believe that the next strain of coronavirus could be much more dangerous than previous versions, The Guardian reported.

Omicron is a different genealogical branch of COVID-19 and is not directly related to Delta, said Epidemiologist Professor Mark Woolhouse of the University of Edinburgh. In connection with this circumstance, it is not completely clear where the new version will come from and what properties it will eventually have.

“It can be either more or less pathogenic. After the omicron, there will be more variants, and if they are more contagious, they will dominate. They may turn out to be more deadly or have a more serious negative impact, ”concluded the expert.

Earlier, the UK authorities canceled the mandatory quarantine for unvaccinated tourists and those who were vaccinated with non-WHO approved drugs.

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