New variant from South Africa is ‘most mutated so far’ and already in UK
New variant from South Africa is ‘most mutated so far’ and already in UK
The new strain detected in South Africa has been linked to ‘increased transmissibility’ (Picture: Rex)
A new coronavirus variant could evade vaccines and be more infectious than other mutations, scientists have warned.
The C.1.2 strain was first detected in South Africa in May and has been linked to ‘increased transmissibility’.
It has since been found in England, China, New Zealand, Portugal and…