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South Africa Detects New Covid-19 Variant: Scientists

Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published November 25, 2021 | 05:31 PM

South Africa detects new Covid-19 variant: scientists

Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, in an announcement that came after a recent rise in infection number

Johannesburg, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Nov, 2021 ) :Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, in an announcement that came after a recent rise in infection numbers.

"Unfortunately we have detected a new variant which is a reason for concern in South Africa," virologist Tulio de Oliveira told a hastily-called news conference.

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