News 8 strains of the coronavirus are circling the globe. Here’s what clues they’re giving scientists. March 28, 2020March 30, 2020Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAYComments Off on 8 strains of the coronavirus are circling the globe. Here’s what clues they’re giving scientists. Scientists sequenced the genomes of eight coronavirus strains circling the globe providing hints about the effectiveness of efforts to halt the virus.