World / Corona new strain raises concern Britain bans travel to 6 African countries

The United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday announced a temporary suspension of flights from six countries. Britain has taken this decision after the new variant of Corona came to the fore, which is more dangerous than Delta. Let us tell you that more than 30 new cases have been found in South Africa, which are of new variants. The cancellation of flights was announced by UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid.

The decision to suspend the flight has been taken after the UK Health Protection Agency (UKHSA) declared variant B.1.1.

The UK's Health Protection Agency said in a statement, "Variants include a large number of spike protein mutations as well as mutations in other parts of the viral genome. These are potentially biologically important mutations that are important for vaccines, treatments and transmission." may change the behavior of the virus in relation to it. More investigation is needed.

"UKHSA is investigating a newer version and more data is needed but we are still taking precautions," Javid tweeted. He added, "From noon onwards, six African countries will be added to the Red List. Flights will be temporarily banned and travelers from the UK will have to be in quarantine."

"We are taking precautionary measures to protect public health. We are also continuously strengthening the vaccination campaign. Winter is approaching, so we are monitoring the situation closely," he said.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss a potentially rapidly spreading COVID strain in South Africa and Botswana, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. Earlier, UK media reports said UK scientists had warned of the presence of a coronavirus strain in Botswana, which has 32 mutations.