Scientists discover possible new coronavirus mutation in Brazil – CGTN

A possible new variant of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been detected in several regions of Brazil, the Ministry of Science and Technology’s National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC) said Friday.
Brazilian scientists discovered the new variant as the country’s healthcare system nears collapse due to a rise in cases generated by the P.1 strain that emerged in northern Brazil’s state of Amazonas in November 2020.
A study carried out in 39 municipalities of five Brazilian states…

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