A new variant of Covid-19 discovered in S. Africa

[wisewomn]

This variant is being closely studied. It has already shown up in the UK.

[socoexpat]

It is likely many other places as well- genetic testing of the particular strain is relatively rare.

There is, according to the experts, reason to be concerned. The changes to the protein spike seem to be worrying the experts that this variant might not respond to the vaccine well. Time will tell...