UK-origin variant, re-mutated COVID-19 found in Bordeaux, France... At least 46 infected

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[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] A COVID-19 variant has been discovered in Bordeaux, France.

On the 22nd (local time), according to local French media, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional health authorities announced that at least 46 people in the Bacalan district of Bordeaux were infected with a variant virus named 'VOC 20I/484Q.'

This variant virus is understood to be a further mutation of the variant first identified in the United Kingdom. There is no evidence to suggest it is more transmissible or more dangerous than the existing virus. However, no infected individuals have shown symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization.

The authorities are conducting large-scale COVID-19 testing in the area. Starting next week, efforts are underway to secure sufficient vaccine supplies so that all adults can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In France, all adults will be eligible for vaccination starting from the 31st of this month, but this region has decided to advance the schedule.

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