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Researchers Say Rapidly-Spreading U.K. Covid-19 Variant Is Up To Twice As Deadly As Others

https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/03/10/researchers-say-rapidly-spreading-uk-covid-19-variant-is-up-to-twice-as-deadly-as-others/
Topline The more infectious U.K. coronavirus variant that scientists believe could “ sweep the world ” could be up to twice as deadly as previous dominant variants, researchers said Wednesday, underscoring the urgency of ongoing vaccination campaigns and rigorous monitoring to identify potentially dangerous mutant viruses as they arise. Key Facts The B.1.1.7. variant, which…