Understanding C.1.2 COVID variant

From Beta to Delta and now the C.1.2 variant. It’s clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over.

That’s the message from scientists, following the emergence of the new mutation discovered in South Africa.

While Delta continues to be the dominant variant, there are concerns over the new variant’s ability to mutate.

Dr. Richard Lessells, infectious diseases expert at the KwaZulu-Natal

Research and Innovation Sequencing Platform or KRISP says vaccinations must be intensified.

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