January 31, 2021 | 16:35 (GMT+7)
SARS-CoV-2 variant found in South Africa detected in imported patient
Scientists from the National Institute of Hygiene And Epidemiology have found a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus on a COVID-19 patient entering Vietnam from South Africa, who has been quarantined right upon arrival and receiving treatment at the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases.
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According to experts, the new variant, recorded in South Africa, has a higher speed of spreading than those discovered from the first outbreak of the pandemic.
So far, Vietnam has seen two SARS-CoV-2 variants originating from the U.K. and South Africa.
Experts advise people to continue strictly applying preventive measures against the virus, including wearing masks and making health declarations.
Source: VNA