The first study to analyze the structure of the novel coronavirus from two waves of infection in a major city found that a more contagious strain dominates recent samples, researchers from Houston Methodist Hospital said on Wednesday.
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Houston Methodist Hospital scientists found found that nearly all strains in the second wave had a mutation, known as D614G, which increases the number of infectious 'spikes' the virus has.
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A NEW mutation in the deadly coronavirus is more contagious and could even be adapting to 'get around barriers' such as face masks, experts have claimed.
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They said more contagious but less deadly
Im sure when pandemic started was 2 strains most America milder strain but said newyork and Europe had more dangerous form.
No idea if British studies done.
But how can such vast numbers at uni get it.
Over 700 at bristol unlikely they were all same halls or classes and thousands Newcastle
The figure would be much higher than the already sky-high student infection rate which has helped leave the city on the brink of further restrictions
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Maybe theres some truth its more contagious which is why masks not making a difference.