Tag: #virus mutation
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Virus mutations down to chance, in more ways than one
More cases equal more transmissions, which maximizes the chances that a significant mutation will occur. But if we keep case numbers lower, we essentially restrict the virus's playground.
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What we know and don’t know about new COVID-19 mutations
The emergence in Britain and South Africa of two new variants of Sars-CoV-2, which are potentially far more infectious versions of the virus, has prompted widespread concern.