Alongside the variant discovered in Britain, at least three other troubling variants are spreading less widely: one identified in South Africa and two in Brazil.
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How UK Scientists Found the More Infectious Coronavirus Variant
Back in March, researchers decided to routinely record the genetic sequences of the virus they found, giving them a powerful tool for tracking mutations.
India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Drive Begins
One of the world’s largest inoculation programs is set to begin on Saturday, but experts have questioned the data behind one of the country’s two vaccines — and patients don’t get to pick their shot.
What Does a More Contagious Virus Mean for Schools?
The coronavirus variant discovered in Britain is more easily spread among children, as it is among adults. Current safeguards should protect schools, experts said, but only if strictly enforced.
China Places Over 22 Million on Lockdown Amid New Covid Wave
The country is experiencing its worst coronavirus flare-up since last summer, testing the government’s success in subduing the disease.
How Singapore Has Kept the Coronavirus Off Campus
Singapore’s three major universities have reported zero cases. Their secret: technology, tough penalties and students willing to comply.
Covid Vaccine Made by Chinese Company Sinovac Is Said to Be Effective
Sinovac Biotech has sold more than 300 million doses to the developing world, filling a gap left by Western countries.
Japan Declares State of Emergency in Tokyo as Covid Cases Rise
Fast-rising coronavirus case counts and deaths forced Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to act, but some say the restrictions — mostly voluntary — won’t be enough.
Crisis in U.K. Over Coronavirus Variant Gives Leader a Political Reprieve
The public health threat of the new coronavirus variant has stilled the British prime minister’s critics and offered a chance to redeem past failures.