Discussion: Interestingly, among 129 SARS-CoV-2 strains that encompass the novel lineage B.1.1.526, 27 strains harbor
E484K mutation, which described to have role in immune evasion.
Discussion: Therefore, the novel lineage B.1.1.526 having
D614G,
P681H,
V1230L and
E484K mutations in the
S glycoprotein is expected to have increased infectivity, high transmissibility, and enhanced immune evasion properties.