Concerns grow in Japan over British variant
Japanese researchers have found that the British coronavirus variant found in Japan is on average 1.32 times as transmissible as the original virus.
Researchers at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases analyzed the transmissibility of the coronavirus variant first confirmed in Britain from cases reported in Japan during a 50-day period ending on March 22.
They found that variant is indeed more contagious than the preexisting virus.
This variant is being found mostly in Kansai, western Japan at the moment, but scientists say cases are slowly increasing in Tokyo.
The researchers have pointed at the possibility present anti-infection measures alone may not be enough to ward off the virus variant.
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1of3People wear face masks as they make their way in Osaka, western Japan Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Japan is set to designate Osaka and two other prefectures for new virus control steps Thursday as infections in those areas rise less than four months before the Tokyo Olympics. (Kyodo News via AP)APShow MoreShow Less
2of3People wear face masks as they make their way in Osaka, western Japan Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Japan is set to designate Osaka and two other prefectures for new virus control steps Thursday as infections in those areas rise less than four months before the Tokyo Olympics. (Kyodo News via AP)APShow MoreShow Less