New strain of COVID found in two more EU countries

Four confirmed cases of infection with the British variant of the coronavirus have been found in Madrid, Spain. Sweden also announces the first case of the new COVID-19.

In Spain, the first cases of infection by a new strain of coronavirus, discovered for the first time in Great Britain, were detected. Le Figaro reports.

In Madrid, four confirmed cases of infection with the British variant of COVID-19 have been found. Samples from three other suspects are also being analyzed.

“The patients are in good health. We know that this new strain is more infectious, but it does not aggravate the disease,” said Spanish Deputy Minister of Health, Antonio Zapatero.

The three cases are also reported to be the father, mother and sister of a young man who arrived from Britain on Thursday. At the same time, it is not known about the presence of a new strain in it.

At the same time, the Swedish Ministry of Health announces the first case of the novel COVID-19. According to Reuters, the man arrived from Britain and passed a positive test.

According to ministry representative Sarah Byfors, after arriving in Sweden, the man is isolated.

Earlier today, the first confirmed case of infection with a new strain of coronavirus was reported in France.

The day before, it was reported that a new strain of coronavirus was found in Germany and Switzerland.

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