Indian Coronavirus variant found in 44 countries: WHO

As per World Health Organisation (WHO), the Indian variant of Coronavirus has been found in 44 countries.

The Indian Coronavirus variant, known as B1617, has been declared as a "variant of global concern" by the World Health Organization (WHO), the media reported.

The B1617 variant was, till now, deemed a 'variant of interest' by the WHO.

The global health body, in a press conference held on Monday, said preliminary studies show the B1617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and the original virus.