New Strain of Coronavirus Detected in 8 European Countries

[Battle For Your Life Pronounshe/him]

GENEVA [SWITZERLAND] : The new strain of the coronavirus has been detected in eight European countries, the regional director of WHO Europe said, adding that World Health Organisation (WHO) is continuing to monitor the situation.

While stressing on the need to boost the protective measures, Hans Kluge, WHO's Regional Director for Europe said the new strain seems to be spreading among younger age groups, unlike the previous strains.

"8 countries in the @WHO_Europe region have now identified the new COVID-19 variant VOC-202012/01. It is vital to strengthen existing protective measures: distancing/masks/staying in core support bubbles. WHO is continuing to monitor and will provide updates," Hans Kluge tweeted.

"The variant also seems to be spreading among younger age groups, unlike previous strains. Vigilance is important while research is ongoing to define its impact," Kluge said in a subsequent tweet.

Last week, the new strain of the coronavirus was firstly detected in the United Kingdom. As per the experts, this type of infection is more transmissible than other SARS-CoV-2 variants. Following the arrival of the new strain, several countries introduced new travel restrictions.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.livemint.com/science/health/new-strain-of-coronavirus-detected-in-8-european-countries/amp-11608940539387.html

Edited December 26, 2020 by Daylight Oreos

[FRANZGA PronounsHe/Him/His]

oh fvck let 2021 be the better year

[Madame X]

Just days after I bought Plague Inc. in Steam, inchresting. 

[little legend]

[Gone]

[BenG]

This strain might not have even originated from the UK. Could have been imported and just picked up by the British.

[Musicisfreedom Pronounshe/him]

I hope the vaccine still works for this new strain

[Dirkje PronounsShe/her/hers]

4 hours ago, Musicisfreedom said:

I hope the vaccine still works for this new strain

this!

I'm honestly just waiting for the vaccine. And then I hope that everybody takes it so we can live a normal life again :D 

[Gov Hooka Pronounshe/him]

Say goodbye to concerts and festivals this summer

[BenG]

57 minutes ago, Gov Hooka said:

Say goodbye to concerts and festivals this summer

We were never gonna say hello in the first place

[PETTY]

You know tf what