The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has spun off multiple mutations that have spiked numbers in second waves across the world, most recently in India. Now, a new study has revealed an unsettling case of Covid-related mutation.

HIV+ woman had COVID-19 for over 6 months which mutated 30 times: Study

The COVID-19 variant known as B.1.617 has spread to a dozen countries ever since it was discovered in India last year. Researchers have identified three subtypes each with a slightly different genetic make-up of the mutant.

Researchers have identified three subtypes of COVID-19 mutant

A group of scientific advisers working for the Indian government reportedly told authorities that minor mutations have been reported in many samples of coronavirus.

Coronavirus mutations that could 'evade immune response' flagged by Indian scientists: Report

COVID-19 is no longer the same virus that we first saw in 2020. It has changed and has become more powerful — it has mutated. It began with one but it has more than 12,700 identified mutations now.

Explainer: What are mutations of coronavirus, and how are they spreading?

The Wuhan virus is no longer the same. It has mutated and become more powerful. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about the 4 variants that are powering the second wave globally.

Gravitas: The Wuhan virus mutations you need to know about

Leading health experts from around the world have warned that mutations of the Coronavirus could render current vaccines ineffective within a year. A survey revealed that the planet has less than a year before new vaccines are needed to fight COVID-19 and its mutations.

Scientists: Will need new vaccine to fight COVID-19 in a year

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