Health experts in Kenya probing new coronavirus strain 

Covid-19 variant

The UK variant of mutated coronavirus B.1.1.7. Health experts are investigating what could be a new variant in the country. PHOTO | FILE

By  Hellen Shikanda  &  ANGELA OKETCH

What you need to know:

  • The variant is, however, still under investigation to establish its genetic composition.
  • Health ministry experts say having two variants in one could be more lethal.

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