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New Covid variant found in UK as 32 cases identified – Metro.co.uk
Experts found the variant to have mutations similar to those of the South African strain.
The latest strain was traced back in the UK as far as December (Picture: Metro.co.uk)
A new Covid-19 variant with potentially concerning mutations has been identified in the UK with 38 cases detected, experts have said.
As of today, Public Health England (PHE) has classed the B.1.525 strain as a variant under investigation (VUI).
However, it said there is currently no evidence to suggest this set of mutations causes more severe illness or increased transmissibility.
The variant was detected via…
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