Researchers hopeful new coronavirus mutation means virus is weakening: Study

Published May 5, 2020 7:33pm ET



Some researchers are expressing optimism that a recent coronavirus mutation is a sign the virus could be weakening.

A newly published study concludes that a mutation in the coronavirus is genetically similar to a mutation in the SARS virus in 2003, suggesting the disease could be losing steam, according to the New York Post.

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