According to scientists, the variant called lineage B.1.1.529 has a high number of mutations, which are concerning for predicted immune evasion and transmissibility. IsaacPat
called lineage B.1.1.529 has a high number of mutations, which are concerning for predicted immune evasion and transmissibility., a renowned bioinformatician who is among the scientists who discovered the new variant, said they had requested “an urgent meeting with the WHO technical working group” for tomorrow.
De Oliveira said the new Covid-19 variant was produced from samples collected from November 12-20 in Gauteng, which recorded around 80% of all new infections in the country.also been detected in Botswana and Hong Kong from South African travellers.in Gauteng and may be present in most provinces,
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