Rather than attending to the Donuel/Mrrzy axis rumourmongering thing, read this eminently sane piece from the Guardian, contributed in very measured style by someone who is more than qualified to know what she's talking about. It was published today. As ever, sorry for my stupidity in being unable to do a proper link. You'll get there by googling well enough.

"Here's what we know about the new variant of coronavirus"

[Sharon Peacock]