China News Service, November 28th, a comprehensive report. On the 27th local time, a new variant of the new crown "Omi Keron" was discovered in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and other countries and regions. At present, many countries around the world have tightened epidemic prevention to varying degrees. measure.
In addition, Fauci, an American infectious disease expert, said that "Omi Keron" may have spread in the United States.
Local time on the 26th, London Heathrow Airport Arrival Hall.
New variants are coming
Multiple confirmed cases in Europe
On the 27th local time, the United Kingdom said that the country has found 2 cases of infection of the new variant.
British Health Secretary Javid said on the same day that the two newly discovered cases were all related to travel to southern Africa.
He added that both affected families are in isolation.
Authorities are currently conducting testing and contact tracing to determine whether the variant continues to spread outside of these two cases.
On the 27th local time, the Bavarian Ministry of Health in Germany also announced two confirmed cases. The local health department said that two people entered Germany at Munich Airport on the 24th. At that time, Germany designated South Africa as a virus mutation area.
The two people are currently in isolation, but the German side has not clearly stated that these people are from South Africa.
In Italy, the National Institute of Health announced that a person from Mozambique had been diagnosed with the "Omi Keron" variant in Milan.
In addition, the Czech health authorities also stated that they are examining a person stranded in Namibia who is suspected of being infected with the new variant.
On the 26th local time, people wearing masks took the elevator in a shopping mall in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Britain strengthens entry quarantine, Israel closes borders
Many countries around the world are tightening epidemic prevention!
Reuters reported that although some epidemiologists believe that restrictions on travel may be too late to prevent the spread of "Omi Keron" globally, many countries are still tightening relevant restrictions urgently.
British Prime Minister Johnson said on the 27th local time that the new restrictions will last for three weeks, while scientists will understand the spread of the new variant and whether the vaccine is effective.
Johnson said that international travelers must be tested for the new coronavirus on the second day of entering the UK and be quarantined until the test result is negative.
If someone tests positive for the new variant, all close contacts will be forced to quarantine for 10 days, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not.
Johnson also said that the focus of domestic epidemic prevention in the UK will shift to intensive vaccination.
He emphasized, "Now, this is a responsible course of action to slow down the spread and spread of this new variant, and to maximize our defense capabilities."
On the 27th local time, Australia stated that it will prohibit entry of non-Australian citizens who have lived in 9 southern African countries, and will supervise and isolate Australian citizens and their families returning from there for 14 days.
Israel stated that it will prohibit all foreigners from entering the country and will reintroduce anti-terrorism phone tracking technology to curb the spread of this variant.
In addition, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Canada and some European Union countries have announced travel restrictions on countries in southern Africa.
Data map: Fauci, an American expert in infectious diseases.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Sha Hanting
The new variant may have arrived in the United States?
Fauci: Don't panic, but epidemic prevention can't relax
In the United States on the other side of the Atlantic, although there has not yet been a confirmed case, Fauci said in response to the fact that the new variant may have appeared in the United States, "If it is, I would not be surprised."
Fauci said, "Although we have not yet detected this variant, if a virus shows this degree of contagion and there are already travel-related cases, including in Israel, Belgium and other places, then basically it will eventually Spread to all places."
On the 27th local time, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised the travel risk index of eight African countries, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Botswana to “Level 4”. That is "very high"; on the same day, the US State Department also issued a warning to the public, recommending not to travel to the above eight African countries.
Experts worry that the new variant may be more contagious or may cause more serious diseases, and its higher number of mutations makes some people worry that it may evade the immunity provided by the vaccine.
In this regard, Fauci emphasized that more research is needed to determine.
He also said that because the new variants are highly contagious, travel restrictions on African countries are a way to buy time.
As for whether the new variant will cause more serious diseases, and whether it can evade the protection of vaccines or treatments, Fauci said that public health experts are working hard to find answers to these questions.
Fauci emphasized that people should not panic about the new variants, but should continue to take preventive measures, such as wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and avoiding large indoor gatherings.
In addition, he also encourages people to get vaccinated. He said, “It is absolutely necessary for people who have not been vaccinated to be vaccinated, and for those who have been vaccinated to get boosters,” Fauci said, “We now know clearly that vaccination The booster will greatly increase the level of protection."