Belgium became the first country of Europe, which came a new strain of coronavirus, which is currently denoted as B.1.1.529. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
The first cases of the disease were identified in South Africa. At the moment, the appearance of coronavirus in the country confirmed the Minister of Health of Belgium Frank Vandenbruck. According to the official, while only one case of infection with the new version of COVID-19 is detected.
However, Vandenbrook clarified that the Belgian government had no evidence of the danger of the strain B.1.1.529. Including it is unknown how dangerous it is delta.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reminded of precautionary measures and prevention in connection with the advent of the new strain of Coronavirus B.1.1.529 and stressed that sanitation measures should be vaccinated for protection against COVID-19.
On the first cases of infection with the new option became known on November 24. Then there were reports of dozens of infected in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong. British scientists suggested that a new strain will better shy away from antibodies than delta option.