"Misinterpretation of Data Regarding the 'Almaty Strain' of Covid-19 Challenged by Vaccinology Center"
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Claims of a unique coronavirus strain dubbed the "Almaty variant" in Kazakhstan's largest city have been refuted by authorities. Kaiyr Tabynov, Director of the International Center for Vaccinology at the Kazakh National Agrarian University, set the record straight, stating, "Contrary to media reports, there's no such thing as the 'Almaty strain.' What was misunderstood was a mention of a specific mutation. It's crucial to emphasize we've only identified the 'British' and 'South African' mutations, and nothing else."
Backing up Tabynov's statement, Almaty's Chief Sanitary Doctor, Zhandarbek Bekshin, added, " Frankly, I've got no clue about this alleged 'Almaty variant.' All we've got officially are updates on the 'British' and 'South African' strains, and headlines need solid verification before we can consider them factual."
news channels such as "Habar 24" fueled the speculation early on, based on footage recorded at the International Center for Vaccinology at the Kazakh Agrarian University. The report suggested the possibility of Kazakhstan hosting a homegrown coronavirus mutation, albeit temporarily called the "Almaty strain." Experts like microbiologist Vitaly Strochkov and Tabynov himself were featured in the report.
While a comprehensive search for fresh data revealed no substantial findings about the Almaty variant in Kazakhstan, focus has primarily been on tuberculosis patterns, acute respiratory viruses, and COVID-19 research related to transplant recipients. It's recommended to seek out more recent scientific publications or country-specific health reports to obtain a clearer picture of any potential developments regarding the coronavirus in Kazakhstan.
The misconstrued 'Almaty strain' never actually existed, as declared by the Director of the International Center for Vaccinology, Kaiyr Tabynov, clarifying that only the 'British' and 'South African' mutations have been identified. (science)
Furthermore, Almaty's Chief Sanitary Doctor, Zhandarbek Bekshin, has stated that he is unaware of any 'Almaty variant' and that their official updates primarily concern the 'British' and 'South African' strains. (medical-conditions, health-and-wellness)
