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Australia could be at risk from new COVID mutation

An electron microscope image of the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19
An electron microscope image of the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 Source: NIAID-RML

Epidemiologists warn Australia could be at risk from new variants of COVID-19 found in the United Kingdom and South Africa.


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By Jennifer Luu

Presented by Hellen Jie

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Epidemiologists warn Australia could be at risk from new variants of COVID-19 found in the United Kingdom and South Africa.


 

Concerns are growing over the United Kingdom and South Africa, where two new variants of COVID-19 have been discovered.

Scientists believe the new variants are spreading faster than existing ones, and could be behind a recent surge in inf

Cases rose in England during the November lockdown and more than doubled in the past week - with officials reporting the variant is up to 70 per cent more transmissible.

ections recorded by both countries.

There are calls for the government to fast-track a vaccine, as the UK variant reaches Australian shores.

 

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