New coronavirus strain in south-east England prompts fears of third lockdown – The Guardian

A new strain of coronavirus spreading rapidly in the south-east of England has prompted fears that the country could be forced into a third national lockdown in the new year.
Jeremy Farrar, the head of the Wellcome Trust, said news of a new strain was a very major concern, and illustrated the importance of reducing community transmission. Farrar said early evidence indicated the strain would lead to a greater number of infections, and that acting urgently now is critical.
He warned the mutation…

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