Jan 15, 2021
4 min read
The Latest Understanding of B.1.1.7
Ongoing research is uncovering clues in specific mutations
The spread of the mutated SARS-CoV-2 variant known as B.1.1.7 is worrying because it’s more transmissible. This means that this strain can be spread more easily from one person to the other than the dominant strain. By one estimate, B.1.1.7, which emerged in the U.K., can be up to 70% more transmissible…
