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WHO Says No Indication New COVID Variant In UK Impacts Vaccine Effectiveness
WHO Emergencies Programme Executive Director Mike Ryan said that the organization is aware about the new variant of COVID-19 that has been spotted in the UK.
The World Health Organization Emergencies Programme Executive Director Mike Ryan on Monday, December 14 said that the organization is aware about the new variant of COVID-19 that has been spotted in the United Kingdom. However, as of now, there is no evidence to suggest that the mutation will hamper the effectiveness of the vaccine. UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that the new variant that has been spotted is responsible for approximately 1,000 cases.