Offshoot of Covid Delta variant on the rise in England

UK Health Security Agency monitoring AY.4.2 as daily cases at highest level since late JulyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA newly detected coronavirus variant is on the rise in England, with the virus believed to be an offshoot of Delta.According to a briefing from the UK Health Security Agency,released on Friday, “a Delta sublineage newly designated as AY.4.2 is noted to be expanding in England”, with the body adding that the variant is being monitored and assessed.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 19, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Coronavirus World news Science Infectious diseases Vaccines and immunisation Health Medical research Society Source Type: news