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).
Vaccine for New Covid-19 Variants may Take 6 to 9 Months
During this week's preliminary trials, it was revealed that Oxford-AstraZeneca jab provided little protection against mild to moderate infection, but not against severe disease and death.
During this week's preliminary trials, it was revealed that Oxford-AstraZeneca jab provided little protection against mild to moderate infection, but not against severe disease and death.
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.
UK Covid-19 Variant can 'Sweep the World'
World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the Covid-19 variant has been reported in 86 countries and is set to become the dominant strain and is going to sweep the world.
World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the Covid-19 variant has been reported in 86 countries and is set to become the dominant strain and is going to sweep the world.
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UK Covid-19 Variant Spreading Rapidly Across U.S
New Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are declining in the country from recent surges, but health experts have warned that the new contagious strains may threaten to undo progress and lead to a resurgence.
New Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are declining in the country from recent surges, but health experts have warned that the new contagious strains may threaten to undo progress and lead to a resurgence.
CDC Says UK COVID-19 Variant Could be Dominant US Strain By March
UK COVID-19 variant which has spread to several countries across the globe, could become the dominant virus strain in the US by March, said CDC.
UK COVID-19 variant which has spread to several countries across the globe, could become the dominant virus strain in the US by March, said CDC.
