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Scientists battle to check spread of the new variant Covid – The Bolton News
Experts say the mutant strain could enjoy a ‘transmission advantage’ as more areas in England enter Tier 3.
Millions more people in England are entering the toughest coronavirus restrictions amid fears a new variant is accelerating the spread of the disease.Boris Johnson was reported to have held an unscheduled meeting of ministers on Friday amid “growing concern” about the threat posed by the mutant strain – which is spreading fastest in South East England.Professor Sir Mark Walport – a member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) – said there was a real possibility that…
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