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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel
Supposedly, the original strand of covid-19 has mutated "at least 30 times" according to the media. Not sure how valid this is, but, it can't be a good sign when it mutates at all.
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Sometimes, viruses can mutate in a way that does not benefit them. That might explain why they can suddenly disappear, or how you get milder or more severe strains.
It can also make chasing cures and vaccines more challenging.
Oxford University has just begun clinical trials of a possible vaccine. Fingers crossed!