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What we know about the South African variant of Covid
Experts say 501Y.V2 variant is more infectious and resistant to vaccines, though there are no signs that it leads to more severe diseaseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe South African variant, like the new UK variant, contains a mutation known as N501Y which is believed to make the virus more contagious than older variants. The South African variant also contains other mutations of concern, including E484K and K417N. These two mutations are thought to explain why the South African variant appears to be better able to evade neutralising antibody responses by the body. Continue reading...
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