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Manaus is collapsing again. Is a new coronavirus variant to blame? – Madison.com
The tense quiet outside the small hospital in Iranduba, Brazil, shattered when the ambulance rolled up.
The current situation is worse than ever. January has proven to be the deadliest month of the pandemic in Manaus by far.
In May, 348 people were buried here, the worst month until now. Through just the first three weeks of January, that number stood at 1,333.
While genomic testing is not widespread in Manaus, scientists tell CNN that evidence suggests a new virus variant mixed with government inaction to create a tragic perfect storm.
A new coronavirus variant
Four epidemiologists told CNN that…
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