Yep. That’s how the evolution of viruses work, actually:
“There is no reason to think the South African variant will catch up or overtake our current virus in the next few months,” Van-Tam said referring to the U.K.’s mutation which was first found in southeast England.
Source: UK expert: No reason to think South Africa variant will be dominant
Remember, I am a brain injured idiot with no relevant experience. I do not make predictions; I make observations and ask stupid questions.