A mutant virus from the UK spreads to over 50 countries in over a month

A mutant virus from the UK spreads to over 50 countries in over a month

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A mutant virus from the UK spreads to over 50 countries in over a month

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A mutant virus from the UK spreads to over 50 countries in over a month
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[아시아경제 서소정 기자] The New York Times (NYT) reported on the 16th (local time) that the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) mutant virus from the UK has spread to more than 50 countries within a month.

According to reports, the mutant virus, which was announced as’B117′ in the UK on the 14th of last month, was confirmed in Argentina on the 16th of this month, and a mutant virus from the UK was found in almost 20 countries in Europe.

In particular, Portugal recorded 11,000 confirmed cases and 166 deaths on the 16th, as a mutant virus from the United Kingdom was on the rise due to the weak medical system.

Variations from South Africa and Brazil outside the UK are also spreading.

The UK confirmed eight mutations from Brazil on the day and blocked entry from Latin countries and Spain.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also warned in a weekly report released on the 15th that it could be occupied by a mutant virus from the UK until next month.

Reporter Seo So-jung [email protected]

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