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What’s the new coronavirus variant in India and how should it change their COVID response? – The Conversation AU
A new coronavirus double mutation found in India is better shaped to invade our cells.
After genome sequencing of over 10,000 COVID-19 cases in India, researchers have discovered a new variant with two new mutations which may be better at evading the immune system.
In 15-20% of samples from the Indian state of Maharashtra (the state accounting for 62% of cases in the country) a new, double mutation in key areas of the virus has been detected. These are now known as the E484Q and L452R mutations.
What makes the variant different?
Both these mutations are concerning because they are…
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