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South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng, the country's most populous province, Health Minister Joe Phaahla announced Thursday.
Looks like there may be another variant of the Covid virus that has made itself known.