India's Neighbors Are Now On Alert For The 'Double Mutant' COVID Variant

DW: India's neighbors on alert for 'double mutant' COVID variant

Countries in South Asia are watching out for a potentially more infectious coronavirus variant crossing the border from India. COVID-19 case numbers are currently rising in several countries.

As India's second coronavirus wave surges across the country, neighbors such as Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan are also reporting a recent increase in new cases.

This has prompted authorities in these countries to close borders and restrict travel.

However, some of these borders are porous, with many people crossing back and forth every day. Scientists are examining whether a new "double mutant" coronavirus variant is driving India's current outbreak.

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WNU Editor: It is safe to say that India's 'double mutant' Covid variant can now be found worldwide. See below.

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