### [2021-04-6](/feed/2021/04/6/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# Indonesia reports the first case of a more transmissible new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 nicknamed as "Eek", which contains the E484K mutation that can reduce the vaccine protection. 

Indonesia has reported its first case of a more transmissible new variant of the coronavirus known for reducing vaccine protection, but the government on Tuesday said vaccines being used in the country could withstand the mutation.


### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-indonesia-mutation/indonesia-reports-coronavirus-case-with-eek-mutation-idUSL1N2LZ0HN) [Image](https://static.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20210406&t=2&i=1557490455&r=LYNXMPEH3518S&w=800)

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