WHO, the English variant in 70 countries, the South African in 31

(ANSA) - GENEVA, JANUARY 27 - The variant of Covid-19 identified for the first time in Great Britain has been detected so far in 70 countries, 10 more in the last week.

The WHO reported this in its latest epidemiological update.

The South African lavariante is present in at least 31 countries, 8 more in a week.

Yet another variant, discovered in Brazil, has spread to 8 countries.

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