Virus strain discovered in S.Africa poses ‘re-infection risk’: study – Global Times

The coronavirus variant detected in South Africa poses a “significant re-infection risk” and raises concerns over vaccine effectiveness, according to preliminary research on Wednesday, as separate studies suggested the strain discovered in Britain would likely be constrained by immunizations. Several new variants – each with a cluster of genetic mutations – have emerged in recent weeks, sparking fears over an increase in infectiousness as well as suggestions that the virus could begin to elude immune…

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