Covid-19: Brazil variant already in UK, scientist says
The mutated form of the virus is thought to be more infectious than some other variants. Source link
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Pfizer vaccine ‘works’ against key variant mutation, study suggests
The vaccine is able to attack one of the mutations found in new forms of the virus, lab studies show. Source link
New COVID ‘Super Strains’ Could Disrupt Life Again
Jan. 6, 2021 — After 10 months of masks, social distancing, virtual school, fear for vulnerable loved ones, and loneliness, this is the news no one wanted to hear: The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed — once again — in ways that make it more contagious. At least one new “super strain” of … Read more
Analysis: Can lockdown stop the new coronavirus variant?
There are concerns the new variant may spread too easily to be controlled by lockdown. Source link
South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus. Source link
U.S. Hits 20 Million Cases as COVID Variant Spreads
Jan. 1, 2021 — The United States started 2021 they way it ended 2020: Setting new records amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The country passed the 20 million mark for coronavirus cases on Friday, setting the mark sometime around noon, according to Johns Hopkins University’s COVID-19 tracker. The total is nearly twice as many as … Read more
Covid-19: New variant ‘raises R number by up to 0.7’
It concludes the new variant increases the Reproduction or R number by between 0.4 and 0.7. Source link
Precautions Important With New Coronavirus Variant
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Dec. 31, 2020 — A new and more infectious variant of the COVID-19 virus has shown up in separate cases in Colorado and California, weeks after it first emerged in the United Kingdom. Doctors on the pandemic‘s front line say people shouldn’t panic, but should definitely adhere even … Read more
Schools ‘may need to close to control new variant’
Variant spreads 56% faster and may need tougher measures to control, a study suggests. Source link
Covid-19: UK bans travel from South Africa over variant
The rule reflects the “increased risk” from a variant linked to two cases in England, officials say. Source link