US Army doctors examine UK’s Covid mutation to determine impact of vaccine

Scientists at Walter Reed Army of Institute Research are examining the Covid-19 mutation currently moving through the United Kingdom, and said more should be known on this strain’s reaction to the vaccines in the coming days.

Dr Nelson Michael, director of the Center for Infectious Diseases Research at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, told CNN that researchers still expect coronavirus vaccines, like the ones authorised for emergency use from Pfizer and Moderna, to be effective against the new strain.

"It stands to reason that this mutation isn't a threat, but you never know. We still have to be diligent and continue to look," Dr Michael said.