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One of the primary concerns among global health experts is the potential emergence of new variants. With millions infected rapidly and limited genomic surveillance—due to vaccine and testing limitations—there remains a risk that novel, more contagious or immune-evasive strains could develop.
The World Health Organization has flagged that official numbers likely underestimate the true scale of the crisis, hindering accurate risk assessment. While no new variants have yet been detected specifically emerging from China, the sheer volume of infections offers ample opportunity for viral mutations.