According to the laboratory in Helsinki, the mutation is unlikely to originate in Finland, given the country’s relatively low infection rate.
Ilkka JulkunenThe professor of virology at the University of Turku told Yle that the emergence of a new strain is not yet a major concern, as it is still unclear whether it is more contagious than previous variants or resistant to vaccines.
According to the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), 450 virus-type cases have been confirmed in Finland so far. Of these, 427 were cases of the UK variant, 22 of the South African variant, and one of the Brazilian variant.
Tahira Sequeira
Helsinki Times
Source: The Nordic Page