Tracking COVID-19 Variants and Impact of New Virus Strain 20a.eu

The chapter discusses the latest data on COVID-19 infections in the UK, surpassing worst-case scenario estimates, and introduces a new virus variant, 20a.eu, originating from Spain. It emphasizes the importance of tracking virus mutations like following breadcrumbs on a map to understand their spread. The chapter also touches on system failures in managing the variant's surge, highlighting the need for better measures and collaboration to combat the evolving virus.