UK variant update:
50% more contagious and the main difference is in the rate of infection in children up to the age of 9.
No significant difference found yet in clinical course, mortality within 28 days or chance of re-infection.
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/948152/Technical_Briefing_VOC202012-2_Briefing_2_FINAL.pdf
50% more contagious and the main difference is in the rate of infection in children up to the age of 9.
No significant difference found yet in clinical course, mortality within 28 days or chance of re-infection.
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/948152/Technical_Briefing_VOC202012-2_Briefing_2_FINAL.pdf