Covid 19 Mutation

Two new COVID-19 mutations found in samples from Maharashtra's Amravati and Yavatmal, say researchers

Researchers at Pune's BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital said the strains found in the two districts are able to 'escape neutralising antibodies'

Mutation in spike protein makes coronavirus eight times more infectious, finds NYU study

Researchers noted that the D614G mutation in the coronavirus spike protein likely emerged in early 2020, and is now the most prevalent and dominant form of the virus in many countries around the world

Centre says no major mutation in coronavirus in India; active cases fall below 8 lakh after over a month

The term 'mutation' typically refers to the tendency of a virus to undergo changes when it multiplies, causing the virus to develop some new strains. This could hinder the development of an effective vaccine