Where is the new Covid strain? Full list of countries mutant variant has been detected Terri-Ann Williams, Digital Health Reporter 22 Dec 2020, 10:45 Updated: 22 Dec 2020, 13:20 THIS map shows the countries where the new mutant strain of coronavirus has been detected so far. The Covid variant, named VUI 2020/01 has spread to almost all corners of the UK and has now been detected as far away as Australia. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates 4 4 The new mutation was first found in the UK and has now spread across the worldCredit: Rex Features It's thought to be up to 70 per cent more infectious than the original - but some experts have said there's not enough evidence to back that figure up.