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Which country has classified the Indian COVID variant as Variant of Concern (VOC)?
A)
UK
B)
China
C)
Russia
D)
Australia

Correct Answer :   UK


Health authorities in England has elevated one subtype of the Indian variant from under investigation category to a Variant of Concern (VOC).
This step has been taken following a rise in the number of cases in the UK and evidence of community transmission. The original India variant officially known as B.1.617 was first detected in October, and the variant B.1.617.2 is found to have more transmission capacity.

Published On : May 11, 2021
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