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Stresses of strains: emerging coronavirus variants
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Navigating COVID Variants and Lockdowns
This chapter analyzes the implications of a national lockdown in England prompted by a surge in COVID-19 cases from a new, more transmissible strain. It discusses the evolution of the virus through mutations, the emerging variants from Britain and South Africa, and how these factors influence vaccine efficacy and public health strategies.
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