A new mutant variant of coronavirus has been discovered in Germany. Officials in Bavaria say it is distinct from the British and South African variants which have been spreading across the globe.
It has been detected in 35 patients in hospitals in the region, reports the Sun. Scientists have not yet determined whether it is more deadly or more infectious than other variants in circulation - such as the UK variant, named B-117 which is more than 70 per cent more transmissible than other strains.
The B-117 variant, first found in the south of England in September, has contributed to the UK's third national lockdown. What is your view?