Indian scientists flag coronavirus mutations that could 'evade immune response', South Asia News & Top Stories – The Straits Times

NEW DELHI (REUTERS) – A forum of scientific advisers set up by the Indian government has told the authorities about minor mutations in some samples of the coronavirus that could “possibly evade immune response” and require more study, a leader of the forum has said. However the advisers said while they were flagging the mutations, there was no reason currently to believe they were expanding or could be dangerous. Scientists are studying what led to the current surge in cases in India and particularly whether a variant first detected in the country, called B1617, is to blame. The World Health…