Virus variant found in India now in three African countries
The coronavirus variant known as B.1.617 has been confirmed in Kenya, Uganda and Morocco
06 May 2021 - 18:26
The coronavirus strain circulating in India has been detected in three African countries, according to the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Africa CDC).
Authorities in Kenya, Uganda and Morocco have reported the presence of the variant known as B.1.617, John Nkengasong, Africa CDC director, said in an online briefing on Thursday. Five cases have been found in Kenya and one in Uganda, while the Moroccan government is “investigating some cases there”, he said...
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