Belgium Confirms Case of New Virus Strain in Unvaccinated Traveler

Belgium said it has confirmed one case of a concerning new Covid-19 variant in someone who traveled from abroad. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke told reporters the variant was detected in an unvaccinated person who first tested positive for Covid-19 on Nov. 22. The new strain prompted the European Union on Friday to recommend suspending air travel from the region. Belgium also Friday ordered a new set of steps to combat the spiraling growth of Covid-19 cases, including a closure of nightclubs for three weeks and restricting privately organized parties.