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A New Variant of Coronavirus Emerges in the United Kingdom
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By Apollo 24/7, Published on - 22 December 2020, Updated on - 18 October 2022
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What do we know so far?
- Mutation in the spike protein which Coronaviruses use to attach to the ACE2 receptor cells in humans.
- This mutated spike protein may lead to its fast transmission among people.
- There is no evidence yet on whether this variant would cause severe illness.
- The variant is predicted to be 70% more transmissible than the SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19).
What is the origin of the virus?
How fast is it spreading?
Can this virus be tested in the same way as COVID-19?
Has this kind of mutation happened before?
What is there to worry?
Will COVID-19 vaccines be effective against this new variant?
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