A more contagious variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in Brazil has reached Dallas, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers say.
The variant, dubbed P.1 by scientists, is more resistant to antibodies including those from COVID-19 vaccines, meaning vaccines are less effective against it. Still, researchers say the appearance of the Brazil variant in Dallas underscores the importance of vaccinations as another line of defense against the coronavirus.
Researchers also say the variants…

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