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What scientists know about the coronavirus variant spreading in the U.K. – NBC News
A new variant of the coronavirus spreads more quickly than its predecessor, scientists have warned. Here’s what we know so far about the mutant strain.

LONDON Several European countries have banned flights from the U.K. over fears about new coronavirus variant that has forced millions of people in Britain to cancel their Christmas plans.
Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Italy all announced restrictions on U.K. travel. Others will likely follow suit as scientists warned the new strain spread more quickly than its predecessor.
With U.K. infection levels rising rapidly, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a Saturday news conference…
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