A new Covid-19 variant could show immune evasion. South African health minister announced on Thursday they discovered a new corona virus variant that appears to be spreading rapidly in parts of the South African country.
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It has so far been detected in South Africa, Botswana and in a traveler to Hong Kong from South Africa. During a news briefing, genomic scientists said the variant has an unusually high number of mutations. Officials also expressed concern that the mutation could result in immune evasion and enhanced transmissibility of the virus, but added it is too early to tell what kind of impact the mutations will have on vaccine efficacy. More studies also need to be conducted, officials say..
Also on Thursday, UK officials announced that six African countries will be added to England's travel "no fly list" after the UK Health Security Agency flagged concern over the variant.
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