A new strain of coronavirus has been found in the Netherlands, Denmark and Australia – the same one that was previously found in the UK. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), writes “BBC”.
Experts recalled that a new type of coronavirus is spreading faster than the already known, but it is still impossible to talk about its greater danger. In addition, there is no evidence that the mutation of the virus reacts differently to the vaccine.
The Dutch government announced that it will start working with other member countries in the coming days European Union a > to study the possible spread of a new strain. In addition, the country has closed flights with the UK until January 1.
Earlier in December WHO assessed the danger of a new mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus found in the UK. According to experts, it is more infectious, but generally does not change the level of danger of the disease.
On December 14, UK Health Minister Matthew Hancock reported that a a new strain of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that spreads faster than the original form. The virus spreads more easily from person to person and is therefore more contagious, he said.