WHO: The new coronavirus in Beijing is closely related to the European strain

, June 20 (AFP) -- A World Health Organization (WHO)
said the new crown virus in Beijing is closely related to the European strain.
who heads the WHO's Emergency Health Program, Maria van Kohoff, said Thursday that they have obtained the genetic sequence of the new coronavirus that has emerged in Beijing and can be studied. "As far as we know, the virus is closely related to the strain in Europe, " Mr Kohoff said.
who heads WHO's Health Emergency Program, explains that variants of the new coronavirus are spreading around the world, saying that "many of the viruses that spread in New York originate in Europe" and that japan has seen cases of "re-importation" from Europe.
, according to the United Nations News Network reported that 19, WHO Director-General Tan Desse said that the new coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, the world is in a "new dangerous phase."
said more than 150,000 new crown cases were reported to the World Health Organization on the 18th, the largest number reported in a day so far. Almost half of these cases are from the Americas, and a large number are from South Asia and the Middle East.
tandesser says it's understandable that many people are tired of staying at home. It is also understandable that countries are eager to revitalize their societies and societies. But the virus is still spreading rapidly, it is still deadly, and most people are still vulnerable, "and we call on all countries and peoples to remain vigilant."