B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant is picking up a worrisome new mutation Ars Technica

Enlarge (credit: CDC.gov) As the world races to get vaccines into arms, one of the most concerning coronavirus variants appears to be getting a little more concerning. Researchers in the UK have detected at least 15 cases of B.1.1.7 variants carrying an additional mutation: E484K, a mutation already seen in other concerning variants and one that may make current vaccines less effective at preventing infection. The B.1.1.7 variant, first identified in the United Kingdom, is already…

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