Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'
Scientists are studying what led to the current surge in cases in India and particularly whether the variant called B.1.617, is to blame.
Mon May 03 2021
India's COVID-19 surge and the new variant: What we know
Viruses change all the time and the one that causes COVID-19 has already undergone several thousand mutations.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Virus mutations down to chance, in more ways than one
SARS-CoV-2 mutates in order to maximise its survival chances and when it replicates, tiny errors in its genetic coding are introduced.
Sun Jan 24 2021
In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind
So few countries are conducting and sharing surveillance that experts are as worried about the mutations they cannot see as those they can.
Sat Jan 23 2021
IMR to conduct studies on COVID-19 virus mutation - Dr Noor Hisham
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has directed the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) to conduct studies on mutation of the COVID-19 virus to learn more of its characteristics.
Mon Jul 06 2020