U269Fs
U269Fs, also known as U269F variants, are a group of human coronaviruses that have been identified as potential causes of severe respiratory illnesses. These viruses belong to the Betacoronavirus genus within the Coronaviridae family. U269Fs were first detected in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their genetic sequences were found in samples from patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The U269F variants are characterized by a specific mutation in the spike protein, where the amino acid
As of now, U269F variants have been identified in several countries, including the United States, the United