People who contracted an earlier strain of the coronavirus might still be at risk from mutations. Photo: Reuters
People who contracted an earlier strain of the coronavirus might still be at risk from mutations. Photo: Reuters

Coronavirus: recovered Chinese patients may be defenceless against foreign mutation, study says

  • Antibodies found in blood of people who have fought disease failed to stop D614G, Chinese scientists say
  • Mutant form identified in genetic data of samples collected at Xinfadi food market in Beijing where latest outbreak began

People who contracted an earlier strain of the coronavirus might still be at risk from mutations. Photo: Reuters
People who contracted an earlier strain of the coronavirus might still be at risk from mutations. Photo: Reuters
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