New coronavirus variant being tracked
Mu, or B.1.621, was first identified in Colombia and cases have been recorded in South America and Europe.
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A new coronavirus strain, named Mu, has been designated a variant of interest by the World Health Organisation.
Mu, or B.1.621, was first identified in Colombia and cases have been recorded in South America and Europe.