What you need to know about the coronavirus variantsViruses are always mutating and taking on new forms. RelatedFirst U.S. case of highly transmissible Brazil coronavirus variant identified in MinnesotaThe U.K. variant (B.1.1.7)Where and when was it discovered? RelatedDenmark is sequencing all coronavirus samples and has an alarming view of the U.K. variantBoris Johnson says British coronavirus variant may be more deadlyCDC warns highly transmissible coronavirus variant to become dominant in U.S. RelatedAnother coronavirus variant linked to growing share of cases, several large outbreaks, in CaliforniaThe original variant (D614G)Where and when was it discovered? Massive genetic study shows coronavirus mutating and potentially evolving amid rapid U.S. spreadBritish officials identify coronavirus mutations, but significance remains unclearHow can we protect ourselves from the variants?

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2021 00:11 UTC