South Africa: South Africa's Scientists Say the 501Y.V2 Variant Moves More Easily and Faster, but It's Not More Deadly

[Daily Maverick] South Africa already has a clearer picture of the Covid-19 variant 501Y.V2 just a month after it was first detected and described to the public. While it may travel more easily and much faster, it is not more deadly, according to the eight scientists leading its study. The question of reinfection and the impact of vaccines needs more research.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news