- Several countries have imposed travel restrictions and closed their borders after reports of a new, more contagious strain of coronavirus.
- The new variant of the virus is up to 70% more transmissible.
- Scroll down to see which countries have reported cases of the new virus strain so far.
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Reports of a new, more contagious coronavirus strain have sparked panic in Europe and elsewhere.
The new variant of the virus, which can be up to 70% more transmissible, was first detected in the UK in September, but has since spread rapidly.
The new variant has caused some countries to close their borders and further restrict their travel.
From Japan to Sweden, scroll down to see a list of countries where the new coronavirus strain has already been identified.