New COVID variant has a 'very unusual constellation' of mutations

By Alexander Winning
Updated November 26 2021 - 4:12pm, first published 4:05pm
Scientists say the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 has a "very unusual constellation" of mutations.
Scientists say the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 has a "very unusual constellation" of mutations.

South African scientists say they have detected a new COVID-19 variant in small numbers and are working to understand its potential implications.

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