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A Covid-19 variant identified as P.1 in Brazil has now been found in around 20 other countries.
The variant can reportedly reinfect people who previously recovered from Covid-19.
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Preliminary research revealed the chance of reinfection is between 25% and 60%.
According to scientists, the variant is highly transmissible.
Research suggests the variant emerged around early November and spread quickly causing many reinfections.
The P.1 Covid-19 variant, first identified in Brazil, is reportedly spreading fast. Image: THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP and EVARISTO SA / AFPSource: Getty Images
In similar news,Briefly.co.zapreviously reported that thethird wave of Covid-19 infections may arrive sooner.
Prof Madhi was speaking on Monday during a leadership dialogue hosted by WitsBusinessSchool.
Prior predictions suggested the third wave would be arriving towards the winter months (June onwards).
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This comes afterPresident Cyril Ramaphosa moved the country to Alert Level One.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
