How a mutation on the novel coronavirus has come to dominate the globe

(La Jolla Institute for Immunology) Two variants of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), called G614 and D614, were circulating in mid-March. A new study shows that the G version of the virus has come to dominate cases around the world. They report that this mutation does not make the virus more deadly, but it does help the virus copy itself, resulting in a higher viral load, or " titer, " in patients.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/ljif-ham070220.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - July 2, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news