This new variant looks different from other previous mutations in SARS-CoV-2 and has raised concerns. The new variant is spreading quickly, replacing other variants, and is becoming the dominant variant in London and East of England. We still do not know the clinical implications of this new variant, including prognosis of disease and risk of reinfection with the new variant. Another big concern with the emergence of this new variant is whether the available vaccines against Covid-19 will be effective against this new variant. However, what we do know is that the spread of SARS-CoV-2 is not solely determined by a new variant of the virus.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 24, 2020 08:37 UTC