UK COVID strain detected in eight European countries, says WHO's Regional Director

new strain of coronavirus has been detected in eight European countries, regional director of WHO Europe Hans Kluge said, ding that World Health Organisation (WHO) is continuing to monitor situation. He warned that  new strain seems to be spreing among younger groups, unlike previous strains.  WHO official also called for strengning existing protective measures, such as social distancing, wearing face masks, and staying in core support bubbles.

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'8 countries in Europe region have identified new COVID-19 variant'

Hans Kluge, in a tweet, apprised that eight European nations have w identified new COVID-19 variant, and WHO is continuing to monitor situation. 

" variant also seems to be spreing among younger groups, unlike previous strains. Vigilance is important while research is ongoing to define its impact," Kluge said in a subsequent tweet.

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Last week, new strain of coronavirus was firstly detected in United Kingdom. As per experts, this of infection is more transmissible than or SARS-CoV-2 variants. Following arrival of new strain, several countries introduced new travel restrictions. On March 11, WHO h declared vel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic.

 World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros ham Ghebreyesus, on Friday issued a mess, urging everyone to stay apart in order to stay safe amid COVID-19 pandemic. Tedros said that this is most important gift people can give to frontline workers amid global crisis, " gifts of life and health."

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(With ANI Inputs)