New coronavirus variant shows signs of antibody resistance, says Texas Univ

Scientists at Texas A&M University’s Global Health Research Complex say they’ve detected a new Covid-19 variant that shows signs of a more contagious strain that causes more severe illness and appears to be resistant to antibodies, CNBC reported.

According to the report, the new variant, BV-1, named after its Brazos Valley origin, was found during Texas A&M’s routine coronavirus screening via aliva sample in a young student who had mild cold-like symptoms. The student tested positive for Covid on March 5 and tested positive again on March 25, showing that the new strain may cause a longer infection in younger people.