New 'heavily mutated' COVID variant compels WHO to call special meeting

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An infectious diseases expert wrote that the variant 'has mutations associated [with] reduced vaccine effectiveness.'

that could bypass immunity provided by vaccines and prior infections.

If the WHO's virus evolution working group decides that the variant is one of interest that may become more widespread, the group will assign it a Greek name, Van Kerkhove added.

 

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the70thweek Its the combination of HIV and Khovid!

Here we go again

WHO & China responsible for this deadly spread

Birdonwing Any mutation should be less of a danger. But we have to have the people scared out of their wits now don't we!!

OMG!!! Hey GUys, I know Covid is bad, But there is a new strain that is even worse! We are all gonna die. SO, lets give away more of our rights and privileges. I know I was wrong about polar bears, ice caps, and the Ozone, But this new strain is scary! I am Super Serial!!!

CCPVirus & UN are demons!

South Africa needs a deep cleaning. Let the Covid variant run its course. No need to respond.

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Only strongest strains survive vaccination and become dominant. That's why nobody and never performed vaccination in the midst of epidemic outbreak.

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