New Coronavirus Mutation Discovered in Brazil

In several regions of Brazil, a possible new variant of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been detected, said the Ministry of Science and Technology's National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC).

In several regions of Brazil, a possible new variant of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been detected, said the Ministry of Science and Technology's National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC).

A study carried out in //39 municipalities of five Brazilian states "led to the identification of a possible new variant of SARS-CoV-2 originating from variant B.1.1.33 that had circulated in Brazil," the laboratory said in a statement.

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The results of the study were reported in the international coronavirus genome database GISAID.

"The growing need for effective genomic surveillance to be able to identify potential viral mutations early is clear, thus helping to improve current vaccines against Covid-19," the laboratory said.

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New Coronavirus Mutation Discovered in Brazil

In several regions of Brazil, a possible new variant of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been detected, said the Ministry of Science and Technology's National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC).