Coronavirus: UK variant’s mutations began as early as March or April, new study finds

Mutations that are part of the fast-spreading coronavirus strain found in Britain emerged months earlier than the variant was identified, underscoring the need for faster monitoring of the virus’s changes, according to a study led by BioNTech SE’s CEO.Some of the 17 mutations that characterise the more infectious strain – eight of which are on the spike protein – were found as early as March and April, according to a report whose authors include BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin. It analysed about 150…

Read the original article at South China Morning Post