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Japan detects new SARS-CoV-2 variant in travellers from Amazonas

Four travellers from Brazil’s Amazonas state tested positive for a new SARS-CoV-2 variant in Japan, with symptoms reported in three. The variant shows partial similarity to those from South Africa and the United Kingdom.

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HealthJapan detects new SARS-CoV-2 variant in travellers from Amazonas

Four travellers from Brazil’s Amazonas state tested positive for a new SARS-CoV-2 variant in Japan, with symptoms reported in three. The variant shows partial similarity to those from South Africa and the United Kingdom.

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