COVID-19: SA scientists analyse eight samples from coronavirus patients showing ‘novel mutations’

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COVID-19: SA scientists analyse eight samples from coronavirus patients showing ‘novel mutations’
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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has confirmed it is analysing eight samples taken from patients who tested positive for coronavirus infections. The samples have been flagged for having ‘novel mutations’.

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