Coronavirus Mutation

• The coronavirus is becoming more genetically diverse, leaving experts worried

  Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude vaccines could emerge.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2021
  
• Canada extends U.K. flight ban 2 more weeks amid COVID-19 mutations

  Canada will extend its ban on flights from the United Kingdom until Jan. 6, following the discovery of new COVID-19 strains that are believed to transmit more easily.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020
  
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• BioNTech CEO says coronavirus vaccine ‘highly likely’ to protect against new strain

  The coronavirus variant, detected mainly in London and the southeast of England in recent weeks, has sparked concern worldwide.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2020
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• U.K. braces for possible food shortages as nations cut off ties amid new coronavirus strain  

  The United Kingdom was stuck in COVID-19 isolation on Tuesday after much of the world cut off travel ties due to a highly infectious new coronavirus strain.

  World

  Dec 22, 2020
• France lifts border restrictions on U.K. after coronavirus variant prompts shutdown

  One of Europe's most important trade routes was snarled when France and much of the world closed borders to the United Kingdom over a highly infectious new coronavirus strain.

  World

  Dec 22, 2020
• U.S. mulls restrictions for U.K. travellers amid new coronavirus strain: reports

  Airlines flying from London to New York have agreed to calls from the state's governor to only allow passengers who test negative to fly.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2020
• Masks, handwashing and distancing remain key amid new U.K. coronavirus variant, doctors say

  Doctors say while the new coronavirus variant in the U.K. is something Canadians should keep an eye on, they can protect themselves by continuing to follow public health measures.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2020
• Canada watching for new COVID-19 variant, warns against travel to U.K.

  There's no indication yet that the new coronavirus strained identified in the U.K. has reached Canada. Here's what doctors are watching for as officials brace for possible spread.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2020
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• Australia confirms 2 cases of new coronavirus mutation

  Australia confirmed on Monday it has detected two cases of a fast-spreading new coronavirus strain that has forced Britain to reverse plans to ease curbs over Christmas.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2020
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• ‘No need to panic’: COVID-19 mutations unlikely to impact vaccine, experts say

  For SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, the idea of a mutation is inherently scary for many people, but experts insist it's to be expected. 

  Health

  Dec 15, 2020