New coronavirus variant: All the countries where its been identified – Business Insider – Business Insider

Reports of a new and more contagious coronavirus strain have prompted panic in Europe and beyond.

The new variant of the virus, whichmight be up to 70% more transmissible, was first detected in the UK in September but had since spread rapidly.

The new variant has brought some countries to close their borders and tighten their travel restrictions even further.

From Japan to Sweden, scroll down to see a list of countries where the new coronavirus strain has already been identified.

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