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Mutation of Kent Covid-19 variant ‘could impact effectiveness of some vaccines’ – LBC
A “mutation of concern” has been detected in the Kent variant of coronavirus, scientists have said.
2 February 2021, 12:11 | Updated: 2 February 2021, 14:43
A Mobile Testing Unit for people who do not have symptoms in north London, as urgent testing for new variants gets under way.
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A “mutation of concern” has been detected in the Kent variant of coronavirus, scientists have said.
This mutation, known as E484K, is already present in both South African and Brazilian coronavirus variants and experts believe it could have an impact on the effectiveness of some Covid-19 vaccines. However,…
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