Transmission 'Plot Twist'

Dec 28, 2020

A new analysis indicates the SARS-CoV-2 strain identified in the UK may be more easily transmitted, the New York Times reports.

Earlier this month, officials and scientists in the UK noticed a new viral strain that appeared to be spreading in southern England. The rapid spread of the strain, dubbed B.1.1.7, raised concerns it might be more infectious than other strains.

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