Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK COVID-19 variants


Authorities in Vietnam have detected a new coronavirus variant that is a combination of the Indian and UK Covid-19 variants. The country’s health minister says it spreads quickly by air and has described the hybrid variant as very dangerous. After successfully containing the virus for most of last year. Vietnam is grappling with the spike in inspection since late April. Quoted in local media the minister says the authorities will announce the name and detailed characteristics of the newly discovered variant soon. Saying lab cultures show it is much more transmissible than the previously known types. He said that could explain why so many cases have appeared in different parts of the country within a short period of time.


The WHO has identified four variants of Covid 19 of global concern. These include variants that emerged first in India, in Britain, in South Africa, and in Brazil. Officials of the WHO did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the new variant identified in Vietnam.

- Reuters (29th of May 31, 2021)

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