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The B.1.1.529 variant has been detected in Botswana, Hong Kong and South Africa but the authorities in these countries are concerned by its high number of mutations that could evade the body’s immune response and become more transmissible.
Australia investigates new COVID-19 variant found in South Africa
The WHO on Friday cautioned against imposing travel restrictions due to the B.1.1.529 Covid-19 variant, saying it would take weeks to understand the
South Africa says UK flight ban over COVID-19 variant seems rushed
The latest variant is the most heavily mutated version discovered so far