Rapidly Spreading UK Coronavirus Variant – All Your Questions Answered



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A terrifying new strain of coronavirus, innocuously named B.1.1.7, has recently erupted in south-east England, prompting the government to tighten blockades in the region. Although we do not know all the details, experts are increasingly confident that it is transmitted more easily than other strains. Here is everything we know so far about this new strain.

What is it?

The SARS-CoV-2 strain B.1.1.7 is a version of the virus with 23 mutations, eight of which are in the spike protein that the virus uses to bind to and enter human cells. Science Magazine reported.

Where he came from?

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