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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #34341 Virus Mutation
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All  viruses  mutate  constantly,  and  scientists  can  identify  the  different  strains.  Coronavirus  has  mutated  into  a  number  of  notable  strains  since  the  first  case  was  detected  in  December  2019,  with  the  latest  found  in  Australia  believed  to  originate  in  Russia.  "  this  is  not  considered  a  variant  of  concern,  little  is  known  about  the  strain,"  a  letter  sent  to  passengers  said.  Scientists  believe  it  could  be  up  to  70  per  cent  more    than  others  and  slightly  more  deadly.  However,  more  studies  will  be  needed  to  verify  this  claim.  Last  month,  Germany's  Health  Minister  said  the  virus    first  detected  in  Britain  last  year  now  accounts  for  more  than  a  fifth  of  all  positive  tests  in  the  country.  The  B.1.351  strain  was  first  identified  in  South  Africa,  where  it  has  become  the  dominant  type  infecting  local  residents.  Cases  and  deaths  in  South  Africa  have  started  to  fall  recently  after  a  second    of  the  virus.  However,  the  nation  is  still  battling  one  of  Africa's  most  severe  ,  with  more  than  46,000  people  dead.  The  strain  was  first  detected  in  Brazil,  and  is  suspected  of    a  COVID-19  resurgence  in  the  nation.  Brazilian  authorities  said  260,000  people  have  already  died.

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