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How many variants of the coronavirus are there? Here’s what you need to know about the mutations – News 12 Bronx
There are many circulating around the world, but health experts are primarily concerned with the emergence of three.
How many variants of the coronavirus are there?
There are many circulating around the world, but health experts are primarily concerned with the emergence of three.
How does the mutation work?
As a virus infects people, it can mutate as it makes copies of itself. Some mutations can be harmful to a virus, causing it to die out. Others can offer an advantage and help it spread.
Not every mutation is created equal, said Dr. Mary Petrone, who studies infectious diseases at Yale University. The virus…
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