Following the confirmation of a new mutant of the new coronavirus in South Africa, Cheong Wa Dae issued a statement to the public calling for thorough infection control and continued vigilance.

In addition, it is expected that a countermeasure meeting will be held soon and that strengthening of action restrictions will be considered.

South Africa's presidential office issued a statement to the public on the 26th, saying, "The discovery of a new mutant virus indicates that South Africa is scientifically facing the new coronavirus." He emphasizes that he is diligently investigating the characteristics and effects of the virus.



He added, "People must take all infection control measures, including vaccination. The government urges the people to remain vigilant."



In addition, President Rama Poza will also attend on the 28th of this month, and a ministerial-level countermeasures meeting will be held, and since action restrictions have been decided in past countermeasures meetings, some strengthening of measures will be considered this time as well. It is believed to be.



On the other hand, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, which is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, issued another statement about the fact that the United Kingdom announced measures to ban entry from South Africa in principle. "We respect that," he said. "The decision in Britain is hasty. I am concerned about the impact this decision will have on tourism and business in both countries."