Scientists raise alarm over new COVID variant Pi and call for return of face masks.

"Early tests show Pi, also known as BA.6, carries more than 30 mutations in its spike protein, the part of the virus that latches onto human cells and causes an infection."

"Denmark and Israel are among the countries who have recorded cases this week."

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Source: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/scientists-raise-alarm-over-new-covid-variant-pi-and-call-for-return-of-face-masks/news-story/76634b746ba5c0b1b4b0ba038c0463b2