Cluster 5

Cluster 5 is a variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was first identified in Denmark in 2020. It is also known as the "Mink Variant" due to its association with mink farms in the country.

Overview

The Cluster 5 variant was discovered in the North Jutland region of Denmark in August 2020. It was found to have a combination of mutations not previously observed. The variant was identified in twelve human cases and in mink farms in the region.

Characteristics

The Cluster 5 variant has a number of mutations in the spike protein of the virus, which is the part of the virus that attaches to human cells. This includes the Y453F mutation, which is thought to increase the virus's ability to bind to human cells.

Impact

The discovery of the Cluster 5 variant led to a number of measures being taken in Denmark, including the culling of all minks in the country. This was due to concerns that the variant could potentially undermine the effectiveness of future COVID-19 vaccines.

See Also

• COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark
• Variants of SARS-CoV-2
• COVID-19 vaccine

References

Cluster 5 Resources
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