Italy Finds A New Corona Virus Variant When WHO Conducts An Investigation In England

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JAKARTA - Italy found a patient infected with a new variant of the corona virus. Previously, a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 was found in the UK. The Italian findings even occurred when the World Health Organization (WHO) was conducting an investigation in England.

The announcement was made by the Italian Ministry of Health. Mentioned, the patient and colleagues just returned from England a few days ago.

They used a flight that landed at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. Now both of them are in isolation.

The European countries neighboring Britain began closing their doors to British immigrants on Sunday, December 20. The closure of access comes amid fears of the rapid spread of the coronavirus, which has led to a spike in cases in the region.

WHO investigations

Meanwhile, WHO continues to dig up information from British officials about a new variant of the corona virus. WHO urges the public to be aware of the spread of the disease.

A number of European countries have begun imposing travel restrictions on British routes citing concerns over the new strain, which is spreading rapidly in the region.

"We are in close coordination with UK officials. They will continue to share information and the results of their ongoing analysis and research. We will keep member countries and the public up to date with information as we learn more, and have a clearer picture of the characteristics of the variants. this, "said the WHO.

"In the meantime, we urge the public to take all precautions against the spread of COVID-19 and comply with the guidelines of state authorities."