New COVID Variant Detected In South Africa

The World Health Organization has raised concerns about a heavily mutated and more transmissible variant detected in South Africa, with 22 cases there and 59 worldwide. The United Kingdom has responded by suspending flights to several African countries. Scientists are still determining the effectiveness of vaccines against this variant.

What is the main concern of the World Health Organization regarding the new variant?

• It has no impact on immunity.

• It is heavily mutated and more transmissible.

• It is less transmissible.

• It is only found in one country.

How many cases of the new variant have been detected worldwide?

• 22 cases

• 100 cases

• 59 cases

• 81 cases

Which country has suspended flights to several African countries due to the new variant?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Australia

What are scientists currently trying to determine about the new variant?

• If it is less dangerous than previous variants.

• If it can be detected with current tests.

• If vaccines are effective against it.

• If it only affects certain age groups.

What is the current status of vaccine protection against the new variant?

• Vaccines are confirmed to be effective.

• Vaccines are confirmed to be ineffective.

• It is too early to determine vaccine effectiveness.

• Vaccines are not needed for this variant.