Bahrain: UK variant strain has been detected in current active cases

Bahrain: UK variant strain has been detected in current active cases

Citizens are urged to take extra precautions in light of the prevalence of a variant COVID-19 strain, more highly transmittable than the initial COVID-19 strain.Dr. Lt. Col. Manaf Al Qahtani said that the elderly are at greatest risk from the variant, noting that symptoms appear at a later stage. He further emphasised the importance of taking greater precautions when interacting with the elderly, or those who have chronic diseases, even within the same household.Dr. Al Qahtani noted that vaccines are safe and effective in preventing the spread of the virus as well as preventing serious complications from COVID-19.Precautionary measures issued previously are the same measures that must be followed to combat the variant.Comments Read Next26 mins agoUAE: Saliva Covid-19 tests instead of PCR for some patients58 mins agoSaudi announces 337 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths1 hour agoUniversity to test Covid-19 vaccine on children in world-first trial2 hours agoUAE: Two arrested for publicly violating Covid-19 safety measures3 hours agoUAE: Private schools return to the classroom3 hours agoUAE reports 2,631 Covid-19 cases, 15 deaths3 hours agoBahrain: Registration for Sputnik V vaccine now open4 hours agoModerna wants to add 50% more COVID-19 vaccine into each vial7 hours agoSaudi: Warnings issued for spreading