Coronavirus mutation B.1.617, first identified in India, was found already at least 17 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. Most often, B.1.617 meets in India, Great Britain, USA and Singapore.
According to WHO, intermediate research results show that this mutation extends faster than other SARS-COV-2 options circulating in India.
As noted by WHO experts, other factors, such as mass events and the negligence attitude of the population, are also promoted by the spread of the virus in India.