WHO = World Health Organization has spread the infection of three types of mutant viruses such as the new mutated coronavirus confirmed in the United Kingdom worldwide, and mutations that escape from antibodies that attack the virus are also commonly confirmed. As a result, we have published a report stating that it is important to take thorough measures against infection.

According to the report, the first mutant virus reported in the United Kingdom was confirmed on the 9th in 83 countries and regions, eight more than last week.



Another mutant virus first reported in South Africa was 37 countries and regions, three more than last week, and another mutant virus reported in Brazil and Japan was four more than last week, 14 It means that it was confirmed in each country and region.



He also points out that mutations called "escape mutations" that escape from antibodies that attack the virus are now being identified in British mutants, following South African and Brazilian mutants.



Since this mutation may affect the effectiveness of the vaccine, the report states that it is important to investigate the effects on the vaccine and to take thorough infection control measures.