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New virus variant emerges in Africa, stokes worldwide fears
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BRUSSELS — The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets plunged and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh
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Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, blaming it for a surge in infection numbers.
By ANDREW MELDRUM and MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists
Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, blaming it for a surge in infection numbers.
A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng, the country's most populous province, Health Minister Joe Phaahla announced Thursday.
South Africa's health minister has said a newly identified coronavirus variant is of "serious concern." Scientists said the variant could be behind a major spike in cases in the country.
The World Health Organization is monitoring a new variant with numerous mutations to the spike protein, scheduling a special meeting Friday to discuss what it may mean for vaccines and treatments, officials said Thursday. The variant, called B.1.1.
Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new COVID-19 variant with a large number of mutations, blaming it for a surge in infection numbers.
BRUSSELS — The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets plunged and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh
It’s unclear from where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has also been seen in travelers to Hong Kong.
It's unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected in South Africa and travelers to Hong Kong. Here's what you need to know, plus more updates
By David McKenzie, Ghazi Balkiz and Ivana Kottasová, CNN The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world with a number of countries banning travelers from several southern African count…
The risks of the variant remained largely unknown. Medical experts, including the World Health Organization, warned against any overreaction before it's understood.
CNN's David McKenzie reports on the UK adding six African countries to the "red list" over a new variant South African scientists believe could evade immunity and be more transmissible than previous variants.
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