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The Director of the Organization’s European Office, Hans Kluge, said via Twitter on Friday: “Eight countries in the area of responsibility of the European Office of the World Health Organization have detected the new strain Covid-19 VOC- 20 2012/01. Tightening current protective measures is vitally important, including That’s social distancing, wearing masks, and staying within bubbles of basic support (allowing a circle of friends during restrictive measures to avoid social isolation).
Klugi added that “the World Health Organization continues to monitor and will provide subsequent updates”, emphasizing that “solidarity is the key.”
The official stated that “it seems that this version, unlike previous strains, is spreading among the younger age groups”, stressing that “surveillance is important during the continuation of the analysis to determine the extent of its impact.”
And British Health Minister Matt Hancock announced on December 14 that British scientists had discovered a new strain of the Corona virus called “B 1.1.7”, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson on December 19. this month, he said there could be more infection by 70%, based on preliminary data, but noted that there is no data to indicate that this strain is more deadly.
This development led to the announcement by several countries of the world, including Russia, to suspend flights with the United Kingdom.
