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Kent coronavirus variant that could ‘sweep the world’ is ‘likely to be more deadly’ – Yahoo News Australia

A scientist has also predicted the Kent strain will become the world’s most dominant.

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The UK’s Kent variant of coronavirus is predicted to become the world’s most dominant strain. (PA)
The Kent variant of coronavirus is likely to be more deadly, government scientists have confirmed.
In an update published on the governments website, scientists from the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag) said it is likely the strain is associated with an increased risk or hospitalisation and death.
The Kent variant known as SARS-CoV-2 variant B117 was originally detected…

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