Marc Van Ranst, the virologist who detected the new variant in Belgium, told Reuters it was more likely the infected woman had contracted the variant in Belgium rather than while traveling outside Europe. 
Marc Van Ranst, kadaulo pankhani ya tizilombo amene anazindikira maonekedwe atsopanowa ku Belgium anauza Reuters kuti kunali kotheka kwambili kuti mzimayi yemwe anapezeka ndi kachilomboka anakatenga ku dziko la Belgium osati pa ulendo wa kunja kwa Europe.