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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
World
Neil Shaw & Sophie Collins

New Covid variant 'Orthrus' found to have alarming mutation that 'beats' vaccines

The latest Covid variant to cause concern among health officials is believed to beat existing vaccines as it spreads through the US, UK and China.

According to scientists, the new Covid variant is likely in a number of additional countries and is causing concern as it appears to be spreading rapidly.

The new Omicron subvariant has been named ‘Orthrus,’ after a two-headed dog from Greek mythology.

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