Is coronavirus mutating into a more deadly strain? Covid-19 myths busted

The truth about the protective value of face masks and whether it’s easy to catch Covid-19

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All viruses accumulate mutations over time and the virus that causes Covid-19 is no different. How widespread different strains of a virus become depends on natural selection – the versions that can propagate quickest and replicate effectively in the body will be the most “successful”. This doesn’t necessarily mean most dangerous for people though, as viruses that kill people rapidly or make them so sick that they are incapacitated may be less likely to be transmitted.

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