A new mutation of the coronavirus has been discovered in Africa. This was announced by the Minister of Health of South Africa Zveli Mkhize, reports Interfax .
According to him, South African scientists have identified a previously unknown species of the SARS-COV-2 virus. The minister stressed that the second wave of coronavirus in the country is probably associated with this particular mutation of the disease. At the same time, he noted that although the discovery of scientists and causes concern, there is no reason for panic.
Earlier, UK Health Minister Matthew Hancock reported that the country was found a new strain of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that spreads faster than the original form. According to him, there is no evidence yet that it is more deadly than known strains of SARS-CoV-2 and is resistant to vaccines. At the same time, it is more easily transmitted from person to person and therefore more contagious.