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Big Concerns Over New UK Virus Strain: Is It Resistant To Vaccines? Big Concerns Over New UK Virus Strain: Is It Resistant To Vaccines? The new mutation, or variant, was first detected in southeast England in September and is quickly becoming the dominant strain in London and other regions in Britain.
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Faced with a newly emerging coronavirus mutation with significantly faster transmission rates, Britain on Saturday announced tightened pandemic restrictions that returned London and parts of the country to virtual lockdown and reversed earlier promises for relaxed rules over the holidays.
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Britain tightens lockdowns over virus mutation with ‘significantly faster’ transmission rates William Booth
Replay Video UP NEXT LONDON Faced with a newly emerging coronavirus mutation with significantly faster transmission rates, Britain on Saturday announced tightened pandemic restrictions that returned London and parts of the country to virtual lockdown and reversed earlier promises for relaxed rules over the holidays. The new mutation, or variant, was first detected in southeast England in September and is quickly becoming the dominant strain in London and other regions in Britain. Experts said it does not appear more deadly or resistant to vaccines. At a news conference from 10 Downing Street, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new variant “may be up to 70 percent more transmissible” than previous versions of the virus here.
The U.K. Coronavirus Mutation Explained
The United Kingdom is dealing with a new crisis amid the ongoing pandemic. Public health officials have discovered a new variant of the coronavirus, which has put the entire continent of Europe on high alert. While scientists are still studying the variant, it could be as much as 70% more transmissible than the novel coronavirus. However, there doesn’t seem to be an increased risk of serious illness from it.
European nations are shutting down travel to and from the U.K. in hopes of sealing off the new variant, so it doesn’t spread to other parts of the world. As frightening as this new development may sound, it’s important to remember that viruses often mutate over time.