The new variant (B117) of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) identified in the United Kingdom (UK) in mid-December with a 70 per cent transmissible rate is spreading rapidly across the globe.
Canada and Sweden have already reported the first cases of the variant. Many countries have tightened their border restrictions to temporarily ban or screen the passengers coming from the UK.
Meanwhile, the Uk, the epicentre of the new coronavirus variant - has ordered closure of shops selling non-essential goods, gymnasiums and pools and has prohibited the mixing of indoor household.
