WHO: In contact with UK officials on the new COVID-19 strains

World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, “It is in close contact with officials on the new strains of COVID-19 discovered in the UK.”

Addressing the press on Sunday, WHO said, “We are in close contact with UK officials. They will continue to share information and the results of their analysis and ongoing research. We will update the public and member states as we learn more, and have a clearer picture of the characteristics of this variant.”

“In the meantime, we advise people to take all protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and comply with national authorities’ guidance,” it added.