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New Covid variant detected in South Africa has already been found in England as scientists warn it is the 'most mutated variant so far'
The virus was first identified by scientists in South Africa in May and has since been found in England, China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritius, New Zealand, Portugal and Switzerland.
In April, scientists found another South African strain — called B.1.351 — had the potential to 'break through' the Pfizer jab.
Scientists examined 400 people who had tested positive for coronavirus at least 14 days after receiving one or two doses of the jab - and 400 who tested positive with no vaccine.
The variant was eight times more prevalent in those who had two jabs than none. It was seen in 5.4 per cent of people with two doses - but 0.7 per cent of people without any.
New Covid variant detected in South Africa has already been found in England as scientists warn it is the 'most mutated variant so far'
- C.1.2 strain linked with 'increased transmissibility' and 'could be more infectious'
- Variant first detected in South Africa and also been found in England and China
- New strain has a mutation rate of about 41.8 mutations per year, scientists say
The virus was first identified by scientists in South Africa in May and has since been found in England, China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritius, New Zealand, Portugal and Switzerland.
In April, scientists found another South African strain — called B.1.351 — had the potential to 'break through' the Pfizer jab.
Scientists examined 400 people who had tested positive for coronavirus at least 14 days after receiving one or two doses of the jab - and 400 who tested positive with no vaccine.
The variant was eight times more prevalent in those who had two jabs than none. It was seen in 5.4 per cent of people with two doses - but 0.7 per cent of people without any.
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