SARS-CoV-2 variant found in South Africa detected in imported patient

Taking sample for SARS-CoV-2 testing (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Scientists from the National
Institute of Hygiene And Epidemiology have found a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus
on a patient entering Vietnam from South Africa, who has been
quarantined right upon arrival and receiving treatment at the National Hospital of
Tropical Diseases.

According to experts, the new variant, recorded in South Africa, has a higher speed of
spreading than those discovered from the first outbreak of the pandemic.

So far, Vietnam has seen two variants originating from the UK
and South Africa.

Experts advise people to continue strictly applying preventive
measures against the virus, including wearing masks and making health
declarations./.