Do we know why the UK variant is so much more infectious? What's the best working theory about what properties it has that are different or which transmission mechanism it's better able to take advantage of?
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The working theory is that the mutation in the spike protein causes it to have a higher affinity towards the ACE2 receptor, increasing the efficiency of infection.
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I also highly recommend following
@EricTopol for really excellent summaries of the latest information on the virus, the multiple known variants, and even some humor from time to time.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Covid19 is a true test of discipline, aptitude and will. It’s no surprise that America has failed miserably - inwardly interpreting a straightforward biological crisis into a constitutional tussle. Crazy. Biden has tall task of fighting the virus and controlling information.
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I guess this isn't a good time to open everything up like many states are doing eh?
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