Hong Kong uncovers new Covid strain in local sewage waters but officials say it’s unlikely to cause severe illness

A new Covid-19 variant has been detected in Hong Kong’s sewage waters, health authorities have said, but stressed there is no evidence to suggest the strain can cause more severe symptoms than other offshoots.

New Coronavirus Mutant Raises Concerns in India and Beyond

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States.

Coronavirus, During Mutation, Lost Ability To Penetrate Into Lung Tissue -Russian Watchdog - UrduPoint

During mutation, the coronavirus has lost the ability to penetrate into the lung tissue, the Omicron strain mainly affects the organs of the upper respiratory tract and does not cause a severe course of the disease, Anna Popova, the head of Russian consumer rights watchdog Rospotrebnadzor, said in an interview with Sputnik.

Even more mutations than omicron: Is the new COVID variant a cause for concern? | DW News

 

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New COVID Variant with 46 Mutations Detected in France | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- As the world grapples with the highly mutated Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, scientists identified a new strain of the COVID-19 causing virus in Southern France.

'Triple Mutant' COVID Variant Identified in UK with 'Strange Gene Combination' - FARS

(FNA)- A “triple mutant” COVID variant with a “strange combination” of genes is being probed by UK virologists as England’s R rate worryingly rises to potentially over one.

Variantes del coronavirus: ¿Cuál es la más peligrosa?

La enfermedad ya no es la misma que apareció en Wuhan en 2020. Algunas mutaciones hacen que sea más contagiosa y, a veces, más peligrosa. Ponemos en contexto las variantes que surgieron en Brasil, Reino Unido y Sudáfrica.

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New COVID-19 cases in US decline while variants spread draws concern - China.org.cn

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have declined from recent surges across the United States, but health experts warn more contagious coronavirus strains may threaten to undo progress and lead to a resurgence.