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Updated: January 12, 2023

Omicron Subvariant Kraken May Spread Rapidly In Turkey

By Quadri Adejumo
January 12, 2023
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The coronavirus' omicron subvariant "Kraken," which is spreading rapidly in the US, may spread in Turkey.

Turkey Ministry of Health Coronavirus Scientific Committee member Afşin Emre Kayıpmaz said; "There are signs that the new variant is more contagious than the previous ones.

"But there is not enough data yet on whether it causes a more severe disease or a severe infection. So, there is nothing to worry about it at this stage."

Kayıpmaz added; "There is a mutation in the spike protein that allows the virus to enter the cells of the human lineage.

"There are signs that the new variant is more contagious than the others. But there is not enough data yet on whether it causes a more severe disease or severe infection. So there is nothing to worry about at this stage."

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has included the new variant in the category of variants to be monitored.