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A patient in Italy is infected with the new strain of coronavirus that was originally discovered in the UK. This was announced by the Italian agency AGI with reference to the Ministry of Health of the Apennines.
The new strain was found in a patient in a hospital in Rome. The patient recently returned from Great Britain.
Anxiety over the new strain of coronavirus in the UK
It was more contagious than the old strain.
Formerly some European countries announced its decision to suspend flights to and from the UK due to the danger of the new strain of coronavirus found there.
On December 14, the head of the UK Health Ministry, Matt Hancock, said that British scientists have identified a new type of mutated coronavirus that spreads faster than known strains. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new mutation in the coronavirus it is 70% more contagious than other strains.
Italy and Austria have also banned flights from Britain.
The cause is a coronavirus mutation.
Due to the tense epidemiological situation on December 20 in the southeast of the United Kingdom and in London, action began the fourth maximum level of restrictions.
The restriction provides for the closure of all stores, except those that sell basic necessities, as well as gyms, hairdressers and other establishments. People are advised not to leave their homes.
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