A new variant of coronavirus has emerged in Nigeria . John Nkengasong, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, revealed the existence of the new P681H strain on Thursday - saying it is different to the ones found recently in the UK and South Africa.
Medics do not currently believe the new strain is more infectious than previous strains, but Dr Nkengasong added that scientists needed 'more time' to study it.
That strain has emerged as Nigeria reports record numbers of coronavirus cases - with 1,133 recored Wednesday - though the new variant is not thought to be behind that surge.
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