By Reuters Staff
A British government health information advertisement highlighting new restrictions amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen in London, Britain, December 19, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville
(Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Saturday it was in close contact with UK officials over a new COVID-19 virus variant.
“They’ll (UK officials) continue to share info & results of their analysis & ongoing studies. We’ll update Member States & public as we learn more about the characteristics of this virus variant & any implications”, WHO said in a tweet bit.ly/34rB10s.
A new strain of coronavirus identified in the United Kingdom is up to 70% more infectious but it is not thought to be more deadly and vaccines should still be effective, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and scientists said on Saturday.read more
WHO says in close contact with UK officials on new COVID-19 virus variant – Reuters India
