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# covid variants

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Debunked: No, the media has not been told when future Covid-19 variants will be 'released'

The list of Covid variant ‘launch dates’ contained in the Instagram post is also inaccurate.

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Aug 11th 2021, 6:00 AM

Three cases of South African Covid-19 variant detected in Northern Ireland

The North’s health minister said this development demonstrates the need for continued caution.

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Feb 23rd 2021, 2:35 PM