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The New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group discovers ‘variant of concern’ in Bristol UK coronavirus strain – 7NEWS.com.au
There are fears the new COVID strain could make the vaccine less effective.
																								
												
												
											 UK scientists have identified two new coronavirus variants in their population, one of which is a major concern.
In a government report released on Tuesday examining coronavirus mutations, British authorities revealed one of the two new mutations was a variant of concern, or a VOC, because it may be able to interfere with the efficacy of the vaccine.
The new variant is a mutation of a virus strain first found in Bristol, according to The New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group… 
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