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COVID-19 virus variants are evolving ‘escape’ mutations, and immune-compromised patients provide a breeding ground

Humans are in a race against the coronavirus. Only the fittest will survive.

California, where this COVID-19 patient was treated, has confirmed two cases of the dreaded South African coronavirus variant. Evidence suggests patients with weakened immune systems and prolonged COVID-19 may be helping the virus mutate to become more transmissible and dangerous.
California, where this COVID-19 patient was treated, has confirmed two cases of the dreaded South African coronavirus variant. Evidence suggests patients with weakened immune systems and prolonged COVID-19 may be helping the virus mutate to become more transmissible and dangerous.Read moreKent Nishimura / MCT