COVID-19: Indian variant found in 53 countries

Further 7 countries report unofficial cases, bringing total to 60: WHO

Last updated: May 26, 2021 | 06:59

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Geneva: The coronavirus variant first detected in India has now been officially recorded in 53 territories, a World Health Organization report showed Wednesday.

The WHO has received information from unofficial sources that the B.1.617 variant has been found in seven further territories, figures in the UN health agency’s weekly epidemiological update showed, taking the total number to 60.

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COVID-19: Indian variant found in 53 countries

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