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New variants of Covid-19 detected on Island

Genomic sequencing shows Kent and South African strains

New variants of Covid-19 have reached the Isle of Man.

The news was confirmed by the director of public health at a coronavirus media conference this afternoon.

Genomic sequencing results show there have been five cases of the new UK variant – described as the Kent strain – and one case of the South African.

Dr Henrietta Ewart confirmed they were all picked up in returning travellers:


 

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