by Mac Slavo, SHTF Plan:

The highly mutated strain of the COVID-19 virus has been discovered in the United Kingdom and in a number of other countries. This new variant, BA.2.86, or “Pirola” has a high number of genetic changes from the original Omicron.

According to the U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA), despite confirming the existence of a single case in the U.K., the UKHSA declined to confirm any more details. Experts believe this new strain could have up to 30 changes in its protein makeup. Scientists are on alert as it is believed the mutations could dodge the body’s immunity from prior infections or vaccination.