An infectious diseases expert wrote that the variant 'has mutations associated [with] reduced vaccine effectiveness.'
that could bypass immunity provided by vaccines and prior infections.
If the WHO's virus evolution working group decides that the variant is one of interest that may become more widespread, the group will assign it a Greek name, Van Kerkhove added.
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