Coronavirus Essential podcast | Serum Institute to submit final Covishield trial data in 10 days; a new COVID-19 variant found in England
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Serum Institute of India may submit its final clinical trial data on AstraZeneca s Covishield by the end of December. If the data is found satisfactory, the government may approve the vaccine by the first week of January.
In the south of England, scientists have identified a new variant of the virus that may explain the faster spread of the infection. UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that there was no evidence to suggest that it is more dangerous than the existing virus strain.
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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks Mixed On Brexit Confusion And Restrictions
Tue, 15th Dec 2020 17:03
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended mixed on Tuesday as investors grappled with more stringent coronavirus restrictions in the south east of England and uncertainty over Brexit, as the dealine draws closer.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that leaving the EU without a free trade agreement still remains the most likely outcome as talks continue in Brussels.
The PM told his Cabinet that he was committed to continuing negotiations on the remaining areas of disagreement and re-emphasised the desire to strike a deal. But he said leaving without an agreement remained the most likely outcome , according to Downing Street.
New strain of coronavirus identified in England as London moves to Tier 3
Initial analysis suggests that this variant is growing faster than the existing variants, he said.
A person wearing a face mask passes a Christmas tree at Covent Garden, London, as the capital and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will face Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday.
Mon, 14 Dec, 2020 - 17:08
David Hughes, PA Political Editor
A new strain of coronavirus has been identified in southern England as tougher restrictions were imposed in London.
The capital and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will face Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday following “very sharp, exponential rises” in cases.
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WHO Says No Indication New COVID Variant In UK Impacts Vaccine Effectiveness
WHO Emergencies Programme Executive Director Mike Ryan said that the organization is aware about the new variant of COVID-19 that has been spotted in the UK.
The World Health Organization Emergencies Programme Executive Director Mike Ryan on Monday, December 14 said that the organization is aware about the new variant of COVID-19 that has been spotted in the United Kingdom. However, as of now, there is no evidence to suggest that the mutation will hamper the effectiveness of the vaccine. UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that the new variant that has been spotted is responsible for approximately 1,000 cases.