The new variant of coronavirus named “VUI 202012/01” includes a genetic mutation in the “spike” protein that could be the cause of immediate and easy spread of the virus amongst people. This means, the variant that’s been identified in the south-east of England has 17 mutations that affect the shape of the virus, including the spike protein that gives the coronavirus family their name. While nothing further has been confirmed, scientists have suggested that this new strain could be the reason behind the faster spread of the virus.

Besides the three most common symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, dry cough and loss of sense of smell and taste, 7 other symptoms have been associated with the new strain of coronavirus. Following are the signs you should watch out for.

• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Mental confusion
• Muscle pains

While the United Kingdom has forced a Tier 4 lockdown in huge numbers of the influenced regions, different nations have obstructed outskirts to contain the spread of the infection.

Notwithstanding, on an individual level, it is significant that we self disconnect ourselves, if and when we interact with a tainted individual. Aside from that, typical rules and careful steps are to be followed consistently.

With the beginning of the new strain of Covid, England has entered a condition of mayhem and disturbance. While the information on the antibody turn out raised a great deal of expectation among the individuals, the freak infection has doubtlessly tested that trust and has set off another rush of dread and uneasiness. Researchers and clinical analysts are constantly pursuing setting up the wellspring of the new variation, notwithstanding, nothing has been affirmed as of now. All things considered, other than the most widely recognized manifestations featured by the National Health Service (NHS), 7 different side effects have been related with the freak strain.

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