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New COVID-19 variant named IHU, more infectious than Omicron detected

New COVID-19 variant named IHU, more infectious than Omicron detected: Even as the world is grappling with an increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron form, scientists in France have discovered a new type. A report published on medRxiv disclosed the finding of the variation, designated B.1.640.2.  The disease was confirmed in a person who had returned from the African country of Cameroon. The disease was also detected in others who were in contact with the person. According to the report, the IHU has 46 genetic mutations from the first COVID va      Read More