In the United Kingdom, as the infection of the new mutated coronavirus spreads, the areas subject to strict regulations such as restrictions on going out are further expanded, and caution is increasing.

In the United Kingdom, infection with the mutated new coronavirus, which is said to be highly infectious, is spreading, and strict measures such as going out restrictions have continued since the 20th of this month in the southeastern part including London.



The infection has spread to other areas, and on the 26th, the areas covered by restrictions on going out were further expanded in the southeastern part of England, and similar measures were started in Scotland in the north and Wales in the west.



The 26th is a holiday called Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, and many stores carry out large-scale sales every year, but due to regulations, retail stores cannot operate in principle, and the city of London is quiet. is.



In the United Kingdom, the planned deregulation during Christmas time has been urgently reduced following the spread of the infection, and another mutated virus found in South Africa has been identified.



The number of new infections confirmed in one day has risen to nearly 40,000 on some days, and the number of hospitalized people is approaching the peak of spring, and caution is increasing. ..

Countries and regions where the mutant virus was confirmed (overseas)

Mutant viruses identified in the United Kingdom have been identified overseas in at least 17 countries and regions, including the United Kingdom.



On the 26th, the state of Madrid in Spain announced that the mutant virus was detected in four people including those who returned from the United Kingdom, and Swedish health officials also revealed that one person who entered from the United Kingdom was infected. Did.



In South Africa, a mutant virus other than the one confirmed in the United Kingdom has been detected, and each country is busy taking measures such as strengthening border measures.



[Same mutant virus as


UK

]

UK, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Australia, Israel, Singapore, Hong Kong, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Lebanon, France, Ireland, Spain, Sweden



[Another mutant virus]


South Africa (UK) But detected by a person who came into contact with a traveler from South Africa)