New UK COVID-19 variant found in at least 60 countries: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the new coronavirus variant that emerged in the UK has been found in at least 60 countries. The UK identified the new COVID-19 variant, that it said is 70% more transmissible, on December 14, 2020. The WHO further said that the South African-identified coronavirus variant has been detected in 23 countries and territories.