[국제]’Mutant Virus Spread’ UK, Newest Confirmation Records Highest…South Africa Emergency

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The situation in the UK where the COVID-19 mutant virus is spreading is unusual.

The possibility of a third blockade is also being discussed as the number of new confirmed cases recorded a record high.

South Africa, where the mutant virus is spreading, is also an emergency.

Reporter Kim Hyung-geun on the report.

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About 36,000 new cases of Corona 19 in the UK a day,

It is the most prolific after the corona crisis.

The number of deaths per day was 690, the highest in one month.

The cumulative confirmed cases also exceeded 2.11 million.

This rapid spread is due to the mutant virus, which is 70% more infectious.

Emergency containment measures have been put in place in London and southeast England, where the virus is spreading rapidly.

[맷 행콕 / 영국 보건부 장관 : 새 변이 바이러스는 통제 불능입니다. 우리는 이 바이러스를 통제할 필요가 있습니다. 이 변이 바이러스는 끔찍했던 올 한 해를 믿을 수 없을 정도로 어려운 결말로 끌어가고 있습니다.]

Local media say there is a concern that the virus could spread across the UK.

Accordingly, there are observations that after Christmas and the beginning of the New Year, a third blockade will be introduced in England.

[패트릭 밸런스 / 영국 정부 수석 과학고문 : 전국에 걸쳐 변이 바이러스가 확산할 가능성이 있습니다. 따라서 일부 지역에 규제조치를 확대할 필요가 있습니다.]

South Africa, where a similar mutant virus is spreading, is also an emergency.

The second spread began last week and is spreading rapidly.

With thousands of patients pouring out every day, residents are worried that a blockade will be imposed again.

[르보강 니안드니 / 남아공 주민 : 다시 봉쇄로 돌아갈까 봐 걱정입니다. 만약 정부가 다시 봉쇄하기로 결정한다면 많은 산업이 타격을 입을 겁니다.]

Countries around the world have been blocking the entry of travelers from the UK, South Africa and Denmark for fear of the spread of the mutant virus.

This is YTN Kim Hyung-geun.

[저작권자(c) YTN & YTN plus 무단전재 및 재배포 금지]

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