Britain Warns Against New Corona Virus Variant Found In South Africa

The United Kingdom warned on the newly discovered coronavirus variant spreading in South Africa. The variant, known as B.1.1.529, contains a spike protein that differs significantly from the one found in the original coronavirus on which COVID-19 vaccines are based, according to the UK Health Security Agency.  Botswana and Hong Kong have also discovered the variant, and Britain has banned flights from South Africa and five neighboring nations.