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The Double Mutant COVID-19 Variant

The spike in coronavirus cases in India has resulted in the discovery of what's being called a "double mutant" variant. It has already been detected outside of the country, including in the U.S., and scientists are studying it to see if existing vaccines are effective against it — BioNTech already says its COVID-19 drug will offer protection. Learn more about the newest pandemic variant in this Storyboard.

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