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Scientists discover ‘devil’ COVID strain – Northern Star
A new coronavirus variant called the “devil” by a scientist appears to be deadlier, spreads more easily, and could weaken vaccine efficacy.
The new coronavirus variant from California appears to be deadlier, spreads more easily, and could weaken vaccine efficacy.
Scientists labelled the strain as “the devil” after their alarming discoveries, The Sun reports.
The variant is called B.1.427/B.1.429 and was first spotted in California this winter.
It has been found in Denmark, Mexico and Taiwan.
As with any new variant, it contains new mutations which scientists were aware could give it an edge over the “original” strain of the virus.
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