Belgium has detected Europe’s first confirmed case of the new variant of Covid-19, and at the same time has announced measures aimed at curbing a rapidly spreading fourth wave of coronavirus infections.
The new coronavirus variant, first detected in South Africa, has caused global alarm, with the EU and Britain among those tightening border controls as researchers seek to find out if the mutation is vaccine-resistant.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced that nightclubs would close and bars and restaurants would have to shut by 11pm for three weeks from Saturday, and have a maximum six people per table.
Israel finds case of Covid variant first detected in South Africa, Health Ministry announces.
