Understanding variants of COVID-19 | University of Utah Health

[ad_1] January 22, 2021 9:00 AM Author: Kylene’s Butcher Different forms of COVID-19 variants are emerging. Although it sounds alarming, viruses often change by mutation. As scientists work to learn more about these variants and how they may affect the United States, Stephen Goldstein, a postdoctoral research associate in the …

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Johnson says UK virus variant is deadlier

[ad_1] LONDON – The variant of the coronavirus that has swept Britain and beyond in recent months could be deadlier and more communicable, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. The news came as the United Kingdom (UK) records record deaths from Covid-19, following an increase in cases and hospitalizations …

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The Tokyo Olympics face new doubts 6 months from the end

[ad_1] TOKYO – With only six months left until the start of the Summer Olympics here, one of the biggest challenges to overcome involves the athletes themselves, or the lack of them. Only 57% of the approximately 11,000 places are occupied, according to the International Olympic Committee. Most qualifying tournaments …

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