A new variant of the novel coronavirus does not appear to cause more severe illness than other variants, according to a matched study by Public Health England. Scientists say the new variant -- found in England in mid December and led to other countries imposing travel restrictions to the United Kingdom -- can spread more rapidly.

New coronavirus variant does not cause illness more severe than others, study says

The new strain of the Wuhan virus in the United Kingdom has triggered chaos. But, makers of the Pfizer vaccine say they can modify their vaccine within 6 weeks if needed. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the latest updates on the new variant of the Wuhan virus.

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New coronavirus variant does not cause illness more severe than others, study says

Gravitas: A weapon to defeat the 'mutant' Wuhan virus?