The recently discovered viral strain is ‘likely to become dominant’ across the world, according to scientists.
The new strain, known as VUI-202012/01, is reportedly up to 70% more transmissible, but it does appear to cause increased mortality.
Covid-19 has resurged across most of the world in recent weeks, and there are now concerns about the suitability of the existing vaccines against the new strain.
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