xExperts in the country are concerned a rise in cases of mutant strains this week could impact lockdown, resulting in restrictions being pushed back. The Nigerian strain also carries the feared mutation known as E484K, which helps it evade antibodies, potentially making vaccines less effective. xIt is so-called reportedly because of the number of cases in Nigeria and in travelers from Nigeria. Most cases appear to be in London, Northwest, and Southeast England, which make up almost a quarter of the cases. Chairman, Expert Review Committee on COVID-19, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, told The Guardian yesterday: “The new Nigerian strain in UK was discovered in Nigerians arriving UK.

Source: The Guardian April 13, 2021 04:03 UTC