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Jacob Rawley

What is Covid 'Centaurus' variant? New 'fast-spreading' strain explained as it arrives in UK

A new Covid Omicron sub-variant has been detected in the UK as scientists are concerned it could spread faster than the current dominant strains.

The strain, dubbed 'Centaurus' but officially named BA.2.75, was first detected in India in May and has now been found in nine further countries.

The strain is currently being considered a “variant under monitoring” by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

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