Roundup: Iran confirms 4 cases infected with new COVID-19 strain; Israel advises recovered people against getting vaccinated due to possible risks

CAIRO, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Iran confirmed on Sunday four cases infected with the new variant of the COVID-19. Meanwhile, Israel advised those who have recovered from coronavirus infection against getting vaccinated due to potential risks.

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said the four patients infected with the new virus variant have been placed under quarantine and received medical treatment.