WHO = World Health Organization said that the first mutated coronavirus found in the United Kingdom has spread to 130 countries and regions around the world, and the mutated virus found in South Africa and Brazil continues to spread. We have published a report to be reported.
According to the report, as of the 30th, the number of countries and regions where the first confirmed mutant virus was reported in the United Kingdom increased by five from the previous week to 130.
In addition, the number of countries / regions where another mutant virus first confirmed in South Africa was reported increased by 5 from the previous week to 80, and the number of other mutant viruses confirmed in Brazil increased by 4 to 45. It was.
These three mutant viruses have genetic mutations that can affect infectivity and immune effects, and WHO has designated them as "mutant strains of concern" for increased surveillance.
In addition, the "notable mutant strains" next to these include the mutant virus confirmed in February in the Philippines and Japan, and the mutant virus confirmed in January in France. There are 6 in total.
The number of people infected with the new coronavirus continues to increase worldwide, especially in Brazil, the United States, India, France, and Poland.