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The variants of the new coronavirus that are widespread in the United Kingdom may have already reached the United States, Germany, France and Switzerland. Officials from these countries noted. Ireland, which introduced new restrictions in response to the “abnormal increase” in the number of infections, also said it needs to be addressed assuming the mutant has entered the country.
Germany’s Biontech, which co-developed a new corona vaccine with Pfizer, is considering increasing vaccine production. The company’s chief executive, Ugur Sahin, said yesterday that the vaccines from both companies would likely be effective against the corona variants.
Biontech Germany prepares for expansion of next year’s corona vaccine production capacity: CEO
In Taiwan, a new coronavirus infection was reported in the region for the first time since April 12.
New coronavirus infection in Taiwan since April
The number of deaths per day due to new corona infection (COVID19) in New Jersey, USA, is the highest since June. It was also the highest in Arizona since July. The death toll is also increasing in New York City.
Anthony Fouch, director of the National Institute of Allergic Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was vaccinated with the US Modern Corona vaccine on the 22nd, along with the Secretary of Health and Welfare Other.
Johns Hopkins and Bloomberg UniversityAccording to aggregate data, the number of people infected with corona worldwide exceeds 77.6 million and the death toll exceeds 1.7 million.
Governor McMaster of South Carolina, USA, has been found to be positive for the new crown. The governor’s office announced. He was attending the White House Christmas party on December 14.
Original title:New strain of virus could be in the United States; Fauci gets shot: virus update (抜 粋)