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A top scientist explains why a more infectious coronavirus variant is a bigger problem than a deadlier strain
A top scientist explains why a more infectious coronavirus variant is a bigger problem than a deadlier strain
Dr. Catherine Schuster-BruceJan 6, 2021, 23:23 IST
A nurse puts on her Personal Protective Equipment before tending to a COVID-19 patient on October 21, 2020 in Essen, Germany.Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images
The deadly coronavirus that's spread across the world has mutated. One variant, called B.1.1.7, is more infectious, and has forced the UK into national lockdown.
The variant has also been discovered in multiple US states, and in other countries around the world.