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Nigerian coronavirus variant found in UK – with dozens of cases already – Birmingham Live
Scientists have unearthed a new variant of the deadly bug, which has killed over 104,000 Brits so far
Another new coronavirus variant seen in the UK is causing concern among experts.
Scientists have unearthed a new variant of the deadly bug, which has killed over 104,000 Brits so far.
B.1.525, which has been found in Australia, Denmark, Canada, the United States and Nigeria, has been found in Britain.
The variant contains a genetic change called E484K, also found in the Brazilian and South African variants.
38 cases had been identified in the UK.
Prof Yvonne Doyle from Public Health England (PHE)…
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