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The Brazilian variant, also known as B.1.1.248 lineage[1] is a new variant isolate of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Brief report: New Variant Strain of SARS-CoV-2 Identified in Travelers from Brazil" (PDF) (Press release). Japan: NIID (National Institute of Infectious Diseases). 12 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  2. ^ Lovett, Samuel (14 January 2021). "What we know about the new Brazilian coronavirus variant". The Independent. London. Retrieved 2021-01-14.