coronavirus variant which scientists have described as "deeply concerning"The B.1.1.529 variant, which could eventually be called Nu variant, was first identified on Tuesday, November 23, with a total of 59 samples being uploaded to a Covid-19 variant tracking website.
Three of the samples are from Hong Kong, three from Botswana and the rest are from South Africa.This new variant has spread fast and has prompted the UK government to suspend flights from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini and Zimbabwe will be suspended from midday on Friday, November 26.Here's everything you need to know about the new Covid variant.The new Covid variant, known as the B.1.1.529 variant, may have potential to evade immunity built up by.