South African strain of COVID-19 reported in Russia

A South African strain of COVID-19 has been identified in Russia, Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing noted.

According to the agency, two cases with the South African strain have been registered in Russia. Another 28 isolates have contracted the UK strain.

A new and more contagious strain of coronavirus was discovered in South Africa on December 18. The AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is known to be ineffective against this type of virus.

It is not yet known whether this strain has penetrated Armenia or not.