Mutation

Why Are So Many Concerning Covid Variants Springing Up In The UK?

Half of the "variants under investigation" and "variants of concern" were first identified in Britain. This could be why.
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What The South Africa Covid Variant Means For Brits

A really simple guide to the Covid variant that’s got everyone talking.
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Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine Less Effective Against South African Mutation, Study Shows

The research, due to be published on Monday, looked into the E484K mutation of the coronavirus.
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What 'Spontaneous Mutation' Actually Means

Some cases of the South African coronavirus variant in the UK can't be linked to travel.
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South Africa Variant Could Mutate More And Diminish Vaccine Impact, Health Chief Warns

Matt Hancock urged people in areas where the variant has been found to “take extra special precautions” under lockdown rules.
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Opinion: Don't Let Boris Johnson Hide Behind The New Variant – It Was His Making

Political passivity enabled these mutations to occur, which are now threatening to undermine our vaccine strategy, writes Jay Patel.
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