The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the new COVID-19 strain has been found in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the reason behind the fast spread of the new COVID-19 variant is that it is 70% more transmissible.
Nevertheless, the CDC published a scientific brief stating that “ there is no evidence that the new variant causes more severe illness or increased risk of death.”
The agency also stated that Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are already being tested for efficacy on the new COVID-19 variant. More data will be published regarding the matter.
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