COVID-19: Mutated virus strain detected in Southeast Asia- A mutated virus strain of the new coronavirus has been detected in Southeast Asia and it is being studied in the Philippines - The Philippines is studying to see whether the mutation makes it more infectious - The strain was found in a Malaysian cluster of 45 cases that started from someone who returned from India and breached his 14-day home quarantine PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Southeast Asia is facing a mutated strain of the coronavirus, currently being studied in the Philippines to see whether the mutation makes it more infectious. According to Bloomberg, the Philippines found the strain among random COVID-19 samples in the largest city of its capital region. The strain, which is called D614G, was found in a Malaysian cluster of 45 cases that started from someone who returned from India and breached his 14-day home quarantine. Read also Coronavirus: Traders reveal hike in cost of food items as Easter beckons In a virtual briefing on Monday, August 17, the Philippines’ health undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the mutation “is said to have a higher possibility of transmission or infectiousness". Vergeire said: "But we still don’t have enough solid evidence to say that will happen." The strain has been found in many other countries and has become the predominant variant in Europe and the United States. However, the World Health Organisation has said there is no evidence the strain leads to a more severe infection. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app In other news, the commissioner for information, culture and tourism in Oyo state, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, has revealed how he recovered from the deadly coronavirus. Olatunbosun, who spent 56 days in isolation, said he took no less than 25 bottles of black seed oil, a bowl of black seed, lots of alligator pepper, bitter cola as well as different brands of herbal concoctions to beat the deadly disease. Read also Coronavirus in Nigeria: everything you need to know about the new threat The commissioner said he drank the herbal concoction at intervals and used it for steaming after taking his normal medication. He said the government must seek ways to supplement orthodox and traditional medicine, especially the use of local herbs for patients. Olatunbosun said: “You would not believe that while I was in self-isolation at home, some people still came to my house on Sallah day to celebrate with me." Coronavirus: Nigeria's health minister speaks on chloroquine as cure for COVID-19 | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - A mutated virus strain of the new coronavirus has been detected in Southeast Asia and it is being studied in the Philippines - The Philippines is studying to see whether the mutation makes it more infectious - The strain was found in a Malaysian cluster of 45 cases that started from someone who returned from India and breached his 14-day home quarantine PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: