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Researchers discovered the original strain, C.1, back in January, but sampling and genome sequencing found that the C.1.2 variant had mutated substantially. C.1.2 has an extremely high rate of mutation, according to the study. The new variant exhibited between 44-59 mutations away from the original COVID-19 strain, which is more than any other variant of concern or variant of interest. The C.1.2 variant is continuing to spread exponentially on a monthly basis, researchers said.
While it is too early to tell if the C.1.2 variant should be categorized as a variant of concern, researchers noted that it shares many of the same characteristics as the alpha, beta and delta variants of the coronavirus.
Source:
https://www.fox13news.com/news/c-1-...rain-has-highest-mutation-rate-yet-study-says
While it is too early to tell if the C.1.2 variant should be categorized as a variant of concern, researchers noted that it shares many of the same characteristics as the alpha, beta and delta variants of the coronavirus.
Source:
https://www.fox13news.com/news/c-1-...rain-has-highest-mutation-rate-yet-study-says