New Covid variant shows signs of antibody resistance, more severe illness in young people

New Covid variant shows signs of antibody resistance, more severe illness in young people “We do not at present know the full significance of this variant, but it has a combination of mutations similar to other internationally notifiable variants of concern,” said Texas A&M Chief Virologist Ben Neuman. “This variant combines genetic markers separately associated with rapid spread, severe disease and high resistance to neutralizing antibodies.”