WHO: The new coronavirus variant is a normal evolution of the epidemic

World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries not to be "alarmed" by a new variant of the coronavirus found in the UK, saying it is a normal evolution of the epidemic.
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, executive director of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme, gave a positive assessment of the discovery of new strains in the UK, Singapore's
reported on December 22. He believes this proves that new tools for tracking new coronavirus are working.
have to find a balance," Ryan said at an online news conference. Transparency is very important, it is very important to tell the truth to the public, but we must also make it clear to the public that virus evolution is a normal process.
"The ability to track viruses so closely, carefully, and scientifically in real time is a positive development for global public health, and countries that can do that deserve credit." He
that many countries had imposed travel bans after assessing risks as a precaution. This, he argues, is a careful consideration, but it is equally important to know that "viruses are inherently mutants".
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participants said that while the newly discovered variant of the new coronavirus is more likely to spread, there is no evidence that the mutant new coronavirus further aggravates the patient's condition or is more deadly than other existing strains.
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, the new coronavirus has so far mutated much more slowly than influenza, while the UK's variant is still much less contagious than other infectious diseases such as mumps, the WHO said. They say the new crown vaccine they have developed should be able to cope with the mutant new coronavirus, but they are continuing to investigate to ensure it is safe.
21 December, WHO Director-General Tan Desser said at a regular press conference that the virus mutates over time, which is natural and expected. The UK reports that the mutated virus is more likely to spread, but there is no evidence that it is more likely to cause serious illness or death. WHO is working with scientists to understand how mutations affect viral behavior.
earlier reported that after the emergence of a new variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom, a number of European countries have announced the emergency closure of borders, suspension of flights to and from the United Kingdom and other measures. As a result, France announced a 48-hour moratorium on British passenger and cargo traffic from 24:00 on the 20th. Just as Christmas approaches, there are fears that the move will affect the country's supply of food and medical supplies.