South Africa detects new coronavirus variant

Researchers are monitoring a new coronavirus variant found in South Africa.

The C.1.2, which has multiple mutations, has not yet been labelled as a variant of concern.

Cases of the variant have been recorded in all provinces in South Africa and seven countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

Scientists are analysing how the variant responds to coronavirus antibodies.

They are also studying its various mutations and the transmission.