FIRST CASE OF MUTATED CORONAVIRUS IDENTIFIED IN GERMANY

25/12/2020

Serhat TUNAR -TDO- It has also been found in Germany, where it has been identified in the UK and is said to be the faster-spreading type of coronavirus.

The mutated type of the new type of coronavirus was detected in a woman from the UK on December 20, the Waden Württemberg state Health Ministry said in a statement.

The statement said the man was admitted to the country and underwent tests the next day and is currently in quarantine with family members.

The ministry said it was the first known case in Germany.