For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus
Mutant strain of coronavirus is 'more contagious' - scientists

Colourised scanning electron micrograph of a cell (blue) heavily infected with coronavirus particles (red) Source: Getty
A new strain of coronavirus that's currently sweeping parts of southern England appears to be much more contagious than existing types of the disease.
Share
Latest podcast episodes
Recommended for you

A mass delegate walk-out and what comes next: Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the UN
international diplomacy

Why some Australian parents are giving their kids as much as $200k
housing affordability

Afraid of AI replacing you? Here are jobs that may be future-proof
artificial intelligence

Six-pack diplomacy: Albanese joins Starmer and Carney for high-stakes talks
international diplomacy