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‘New variant’ of coronavirus identified – Hancock – BBC News
The new strain may be growing faster in some parts of the country, Health Secretary tells MPs.
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A new variant of coronavirus has been found which is growing faster in some parts of England, MPs have been told.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said at least 60 different local authorities had recorded Covid infections caused by the new variant.
He said the World Health Organization had been notified and UK scientists were doing detailed studies.
He said there was “nothing to suggest” it caused worse disease or that vaccines would no longer work.
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