The World Health Organisation stated on Wednesday that the COVID-19 variant first found in India has been located in 44 different countries all around the world. The B.1.617 variant has been detected in more than 4500 samples uploaded to an open-access databases from these countries, with WHO receiving reports of detection from five additional countries.
Britain has reportedly found the largest numbers of cases caused by this variant, whilst also declaring the variant as one of concern. Making the list alongside the UK, Brazilian and South African variant, the variant is seen as more dangerous than the original COVID-19 virus due to being more transmissible, deadlier and even immune to COVID-19 detection methods. Variants are an immensely problematic aspect of the virus to their nature and thus vaccination is crucial to achieve herd immunity and mitigate further spread.
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He continued to congratulate the chain for working to create a more environmentally aware aesthetic in urban areas. Through the creation of a vertical wall to add to the greenery, Maypole’s Birkirkara outlets were praised by the Minister for their awareness and environmental work.
