The UK COVID19 variant (called VOC 202012/01) has 17 mutations, among which eight are located in the spike protein (the key which unlocks our cells for infection). At least three mutations have the potential to change the game. A few days ago, scientists from the Center for Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases came out with the first (and only) study on the new UK variant. The scientists were able to get this out quick because this study is considered a “social” epidemiological study. In short, they used data from hospitals, seroprevalence, and mobile phones to model mathematical equations.
Update on the UK variant...
Update on the UK variant...
Update on the UK variant...
The UK COVID19 variant (called VOC 202012/01) has 17 mutations, among which eight are located in the spike protein (the key which unlocks our cells for infection). At least three mutations have the potential to change the game. A few days ago, scientists from the Center for Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases came out with the first (and only) study on the new UK variant. The scientists were able to get this out quick because this study is considered a “social” epidemiological study. In short, they used data from hospitals, seroprevalence, and mobile phones to model mathematical equations.