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New Covid variant with 32 'horrific' mutations could be worse 'than nearly anything else about'

+ 'Nu' is believed to have emerged in Botswana and has spread to three countries
+ Many of its 32 mutations suggest it is more vaccine resistant

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The new, most evolved Covid variant ever, at a glance

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How did the 'Nu' Covid strain evolve?

+ Professor Francois Balloux, a geneticist at University College London, said it likely emerged in a lingering infection in an immunocompromised patient, possibly someone with undiagnosed AIDS

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The Botswana variant has more alterations to its spike protein than any other, which make it difficult for current jabs to fight off

+ Its combination of mutations is described as 'horrific' and could be 'worse than nearly anything else about'

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Where has the 'Botswana' Covid variant been spotted?

+ Only 10 cases of the strain — dubbed B.1.1.529 — have been spotted to date

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How many other Covid strains are there and where have they spread to?

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Should you be concerned about the 'Botswana' Covid variant?

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Are you worried about the new Covid variant?

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