The World Health Organization (WHO) spoke about the more contagious type of COVID-19, discovered in the UK last week. The organization has commented on the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus strain in its Twitter account.
“We are in close contact with UK officials about the new type of COVID-19. They will continue to share information and analysis and ongoing research. We will keep Member States and the public informed as we learn more about the characteristics of this type of virus. and any consequences “, – noted in the message.
Due to the increase in the number of infected and the emergence of a new type of virus, the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a> canceled Christmas in London and banned city residents from meeting friends and neighbors. The UK government will impose maximum restrictions in London and several regions in the South East of England.
Earlier, the chief physician of England, Chris Whitty warned that a new type of coronavirus identified in the UK has a high spread. A new and more contagious variant of the coronavirus began to dominate London and may be 70 percent more infectious than usual.
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.