The B.1.1529, or the Nu variant, has sparked fears across the globe over its huge number of mutations.
The new COVID-19 variant, B.1.1529, or the Nu variant, that was first discovered in southern Africa this week, has been recorded in Israel, the country's health ministry said Friday morning.
The variant was discovered in a person who returned to Israel from Malawi. Two cases other returnees from abroad are also suspected to be infected with the variant, the ministry said. Genetic tests are being carried out to determine whether the other two people are also infected. All three people were vaccinated, and the health ministry said that the details of their vaccination are being verified.The new variant, that has 32 mutations in its spike protein and is feared to be able to bypass vaccines and immunity gained from being infected before, has also been found in Botswana, Hong Kong and South Africa.
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