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EPISODE · Dec 20, 2020 · 4 MIN

The UK Mutation Is A Warning to the US

from Hoaxlines · host Novel Science

A new strain of the virus causing COVID-19 appeared in the UK in September. By mid-November, the new variety of SARS-CoV-2 appeared in ¼ of new cases.  Now, in December, that portion is much larger at over 60% of new cases. The change left Prime Minister Boris Johnson little choice but to restrict movement over Christmas.  It’s a warning that Americans should heed. Had Johnson acted swiftly and controlled the virus versus allowing uncontrolled spread, UK citizens might have had a very different Christmas.  Find more articles, infographics, and our latest work at NOVEL SCIENCE. Subscribe to receive the newsletter with expert-curated updates on COVID-19, research, and science and society.  Email editor@novel-science with questions, comments, or concerns. 

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