A new Covid variant found in Asia is the most mutated version of the virus yet, according to scientists. The morphed Delta variant was swabbed from a patient in Jakarta, Indonesia. It has 113 different mutations, 37 of which affect the spike protein – the part used by the virus to latch on to humans. The new strain has been labelled the “most extreme,” with the Omicron variant having around 50 mutations by comparison.

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    1 year ago

    While the threat of a new outbreak is possible, top doctors believe there’s no reason to panic – it’s highly unlikely to trigger more lockdowns.

    Don’t worry folks; lockdowns are the only thing to fear /s