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All those infected recently came from the UK. If there are more suspected cases, the test results are still pending.
The variant of the coronavirus discovered in Great Britain has now also been detected in Spain. In Madrid, the mutation was found in four people, said the Deputy Minister of Health of the capital region, Antonio Zapatero, at a press conference this Saturday. All four infected people recently entered the UK and none of the four infected people have severe symptoms, Zapatero said. “We know that this variant is more easily transmitted, but it does not lead to more serious diseases.” There is nothing to worry about. In three other suspected cases, test results are still pending.
The new variant of the coronavirus has appeared in Sweden. According to health authorities, a person who fell ill upon entering tested positive. The person had entered the UK and is now in quarantine. No more cases of the new variant of the virus have yet been found.
The British government reported last weekend that a variant of SARS-CoV-2 had spread in parts of England, which could be significantly more contagious than the original variant. This had caused concern around the world. More than 50 states imposed entry bans on Great Britain. Since Tuesday, Spain has only allowed its own compatriots and people residing in Spain to enter from Great Britain.
Germany and France also report cases
A first case of the virus mutation was discovered in Germany on Thursday. On Saturday night, French authorities also reported a first case of infection with the variant of the coronavirus.
Experts assume that the Biontech and Pfizer corona vaccine, which has now been approved throughout the EU, is also effective against the new variant of the virus. The first doses of the vaccine reached many parts of the EU on Saturday. In Spain, the first delivery was received in Guadalajara, as announced by the Ministry of Health. From there, the cans will be distributed to the 17 autonomous communities. The vaccination campaign across the EU starts on Sunday.
(APA / AFP)
