WHO Warn About Potential Spread of New Coronavirus Variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the potential spread of a new variant of the coronavirus first identified in South Africa. The organization has urged countries to increase surveillance and detection of any new cases.
Despite the concerns, the WHO has stated that there is no evidence to suggest that the currently approved vaccines will be any less effective against this new variant.
The new variant, known as B.1.351, has been found in several countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, and France. Scientists are still studying the variant to understand how it may impact the transmission of the virus and the effectiveness of vaccines.
